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How to use retrieval practice before group work
by Pooja K. Agarwal, Ph.D. (she/her, @RetrieveLearn)Founder, RetrievalPractice.orgCognitive Scientist & Associate ProfessorAuthor, Powerful Teaching and Smart Teaching Usually, I share how to implement retrieval practice with a brain dump, as the first step in think-pair-share, or as an entry or exit ticket.But retrieval practice is an effective tool for group work, too. Here’s how you can enrich group work with retrieval practice before groups get together:Take…
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