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Retrieval practice works. We’ve known that for years.
But better remembering doesn’t automatically mean better applying.
A new study shows where the limits are.

#education #learning #retrievalpractice #edresearch

https://theeconomyofmeaning.com/2026/04/22/better-remembering-is-not-better-doing-the-limits-of-retrieval-practice/

Better remembering is not better doing: the limits of retrieval practice

Retrieval practice strongly improves memory, but does not automatically lead to better application. Study adds nuance to what we know.

From experience to meaning...

EERA_edu Apr 11

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲: #EERAblog "Multi-dimensional professional learning: a leadership perspective" by Professor Ken Jones #EERAedu #AcademicChatter #EdResearch #EdChat #EduSci https://blog.eera-ecer.de/multi-dimensional-professional-learning/

Multi-dimensional professional learning: a leadership perspective - EERA Blog

Professor Ken Jones provides an overview of multi-dimensional professional learning from the perspective of a leader.

EERA Blog

EERA_edu Mar 14

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲: What is Design Thinking in Education? Fiona Chambers explains and introduces a project aimed at helping kids stay active #physicaleducation #designthinking #EERAblog #EdChat #EdResearch #PE #EduSci https://blog.eera-ecer.de/design-thinking-in-education/

How Design Thinking in Education can Help During COVID-19 - EERA Blog

Dr Fiona Chambers on Design Thinking in Education and a recent project to use this concept to help children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

EERA Blog

EERA_edu Mar 1

EERA's 903 ERC and ECER reviewers are hard at work evaluating the 4410 submissions (= 8820 reviews) to #ECER2026 Tampere. The reviewing deadline is 15 March.
𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥, 𝗪𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦! #EduSci #EdResearch

EERA_edu Feb 5

#EERA has received 4410 submissions to #ECER2026 Tampere "Knowing and Acting: The changing conditions and potentials of education research". We are thankful to the 821 experts who will complete 8820 reviews over the next 5 weeks.
𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥, 𝗪𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦! #EduSci #EdResearch

EERA_edu Jan 5

How well do you know EERA's 34 thematic Networks and the #EmergingResearchers Group? Explore the Networks' objectives and activites here: https://eera-ecer.de/networks
#EdResearch #AcademicChatter #ECRchat #EduSci

EERA_edu Dec 5

How well do you know EERA's 34 thematic Networks and the #EmergingResearchers Group? Explore the Networks' objectives and activites here: https://eera-ecer.de/networks
#EdResearch #AcademicChatter #ECRchat #EduSci

EERA_edu Nov 27

How well do you know EERA's 34 thematic Networks and the #EmergingResearchers Group? Explore the Networks' objectives and activites here: https://eera-ecer.de/networks
#EdResearch #AcademicChatter #ECRchat #EduSci

Doug Holton Nov 18

Some may not know that Bloom's 2-sigma effect size finding from the 80s on the impact of tutoring vs. classroom instruction hasn't really stood up to time: https://www.educationnext.org/two-sigma-tutoring-separating-science-fiction-from-science-fact/
As a test of Gemini 3, released today, I had it deep research the matter:
The 2 Sigma Paradox: A Forty-Year Retrospective on Educational Efficacy and the Automaton’s Promise
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BfKVbb6WohqH10o-xa1KudUA-fD9V_w23fYiDrQY9kc/edit?usp=sharing
NotebookLM summaries: https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/8f7769c2-a823-4283-ade2-efbac46683cd
#AIEd #EdResearch

Two-Sigma Tutoring: Separating Science Fiction from Science Fact

An experimental intervention in the 1980s raised certain test scores by two standard deviations. It wasn’t just tutoring, and it’s never been replicated, but it continues to inspire.

Education Next

EERA_edu Nov 6, 2025

View the ECER Keynotes 2015 - 2025, Network webinars, interviews with EERA's Link Convenors and more on EERA's YouTube Channel #EdResearch #EduSci
https://www.youtube.com/@EERAedu/featured