List of learning techniques
This page lists and classifies learning and teaching techniques.
| Technique | Goal | Used by | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board technique | Explainer | ||
| Breaking the plane | Explainer | ||
| Classroom speech technique | Explainer | ||
| Polling | Reducing illusion of transparency | Explainer | |
| Cold calling | Reducing illusion of transparency | Explainer | |
| Define then discuss | Explainer | ||
| Examples first | Explainer | ||
| Group calling | Explainer | ||
| Multiple-choice question | Explainer | ||
| Questions or comments? | Explainer | ||
| Cramming | Passing a test (knowing subject well in a high-stakes situation) | Learner | |
| Spaced repetition | Long-term retention | Explainer, learner | |
| Active recall | Retention (short-term or long-term) | Explainer, learner | Used by explainer in e.g. cold calling, but used by learner in e.g. flashcards |
| Passive recall | Retention (short-term or long-term) | Explainer, learner | |
| Use of worked examples | Reduction of cognitive load | Explainer | |
| Error-spotting exercise | Explainer | ||
| Note-taking | Retention/distillation | Learner | |
| Explaining in one's own words | Learner | ||
| Learning from multiple sources | Finding better explanations, communication, learning contingencies, learning in more breadth and depth | Learner | |
| Guessing what comes next/proving theorems yourself | Learner | ||
| Building a subject from first-principles | Explainer |
See also
- List of learning strategies covers broader strategies to learn entire subjects