Description
Create a 10–15-slide presentation, using PowerPoint, Prezi, or a similar file format. Describe strategies that can be used to enhance learning and memory in both the general population and a selected, specific population. You will also be required to conduct a self-evaluation of your work on this assessment using the scoring guide.
We have explored strategies for enhancing learning and memory in several ways answering questions like:
How can we use learning and memory theories and research to memorize important information and create more effective study techniques?
What is the best way to store information in long-term memory?
What are some strategies we can use to help us get information out of long-term memory when we need it?
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 2: Apply research findings to topics in human learning and cognition.
Describe techniques for enhancing learning and memory using relevant theories.
Apply course readings, including peer-reviewed resources, to support case analysis.
Competency 4: Analyze theory and research to solve problems and inform professional behavior in human learning and cognition.
Define a population of interest, and learning and memory issues related to that population.
Describe strategies for enhancing learning and memory for the selected population.
Competency 5: Apply metacognitive strategies to self-assess performance quality.
Conduct a self-evaluation of this assessment using the scoring guide.
Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
Apply critical thinking and communication skills concerning learning and memory in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful.
Apply current edition of APA style, including in-text citations and full references for sources.
The resources provided here are optional and support the assessment. They provide helpful information about the topics. You may use other resources of your choice to prepare for this assessment; however, you will need to ensure that they are appropriate, credible, and valid. The PSYC-FP3500 – Learning and Cognition Library Guide can help direct your research. The Supplemental Resources and Research Resources, both linked from the left navigation menu in your courseroom, provide additional resources to help support you.
Enhancing Learning and Memory
Goldstein, E. B. (2019). Cognitive psychology: Connecting mind, research, and everyday experience (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link
Chapter 7, “LTM: Encoding, Retrieval, and Consolidation,” pages 191–224.
Chapter 9, “Conceptual Knowledge,” pages 264–295.
Chapter 10, “Visual Imagery,” pages 297–318.
Chapter 11, “Language,” pages 321–353.
The following media will help you in selecting cognitive strategies appropriate to specific populations and cognitive problems.
Riverbend City: Applying Cognitive Strategies.
Writing and Research Resources
APA Style and Format.
Preparation
Select a specific population you would like to focus on in Part 2 of this assessment. This may be a population you currently work with, or that you plan to work with, such as children, older adults, autistic individuals, or another special-needs population.
Instructions
Using course readings, supplemental scholarly literature, and other relevant sources as a basis, develop a presentation on strategies for improving learning and memory using Power Point, Prezi, or a similar alternative file format.
Your presentation will be in two parts:
Part 1: Focus on three techniques for enhancing learning and memory. These are general techniques that can be used with anyone, including yourself!
Part 2: Focus on memory techniques for a specific population you plan to work with (such as children, older adults, autistic individuals or another special needs population).
The length of your presentation should be 10–15 slides (not including the title page and references).
Slides should contain bullet points or brief phrases as well as images (topic-related pictures or clip art) on select slides. Optionally, you may also insert short video clips.
You are also required to use the notes section to include expanded details that elaborate on the slides.
Use your course resources and at least three peer-reviewed and scholarly resources (no more than five years old) to help support your presentation.
Review the Strategies for Enhancing Learning and Memory Scoring Guide as you work through this assessment to ensure that you complete all required elements.
Self-Evaluation
When you have finished your presentation, write a separate, one-page self-evaluation of your work compared to the scoring guide criteria.
Ensure that you have completed all assessment requirements (ideally at the distinguished level).
Evaluate your performance using the criteria in the scoring guide.
Compare and contrast your self-evaluation from Assessment 1, and with any feedback provided, to align your personal evaluation with faculty expectations.
Indicate the proficiency level you met for each criterion.
Include the scoring guide (including comments) with your self-evaluation.
Submit as a separate attachment when you submit your presentation.
Additional Requirements
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
Sources: A minimum of three scholarly sources published within the past five years is required.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines.
Length: 10–15 slides (not including the title and references slides).
