Reading Time: 2 minutes How do learners embrace the tough challenges to actually enhance learning? Exploring the notion of ‘desirable difficulties’ can transform conventional teaching practices and improve long-term learning outcomes for students. What is the Concept of ‘Desirable Difficulties’? Researchers Bjork and Bjork introduce ‘Desirable Difficulties Into Practice and Instruction: Obstacles and Opportunities’ (2023), which is the notion […] Reading Time: 2 minutes How do learners embrace the tough challenges to actually enhance learning? Exploring the notion of ‘desirable difficulties’ can transform conventional teaching practices and improve long-term learning outcomes for students. What is the Concept of ‘Desirable Difficulties’? Researchers Bjork and Bjork introduce ‘Desirable Difficulties Into Practice and Instruction: Obstacles and Opportunities’ (2023), which is the notion Academic Research, Cognitive Science, Teaching and Learning, Desirable Difficulties, Education research, effective learning, Elizabeth Bjork, Instructional Design, Interleaving Practice, Learning Strategies, low-stakes quizzing, Neuroeducation, Robert Bjork, spaced practice, Student Retention, teaching, Teaching Techniques TeacherToolkit
Desirable Difficulties: Is It Good to Make Things Easier?
