Reading Time: 3 minutes Is developing working memory in the classroom a waste of time? New research suggests that working memory is not as general as we thought, and that training may not have the wide-reaching benefits we hoped for. Teachers are often told that improving students’ working memory (WM) can lead to better learning outcomes in the classroom. […] Reading Time: 3 minutes Is developing working memory in the classroom a waste of time? New research suggests that working memory is not as general as we thought, and that training may not have the wide-reaching benefits we hoped for. Teachers are often told that improving students’ working memory (WM) can lead to better learning outcomes in the classroom. Academic Research, Cognitive Science, Teaching and Learning, brain training, classroom activities, classroom practice, Cognitive Skills, domain-specific training, Educational Psychology, effective teaching strategies., learning outcomes, memory strategies, Neuroeducation, SEND interventions, Teacher Development, Teacher Training, teaching methods, verbal memory, visual memory, Working Memory TeacherToolkit
Is Working Memory Domain-General or Domain-Specific?
