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The testing effect: teaching to enhance learning in health administration education
Lee F Seidel1, Victor A Benassi, James B Lewis
1College of Health and Human Services, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824, USA.
The Journal of Health Administration Education
|August 7, 2009
Summary
Testing, also known as the testing effect, significantly boosts student learning and memory retention. This retrieval practice enhances long-term recall of course material, proving valuable in education.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Cognitive Science
- Health Administration Education
Background:
- Student learning and retention are key goals in higher education.
- The cognitive mechanisms underlying effective learning strategies require further exploration.
- Health administration programs aim to equip students with essential knowledge and skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the impact of the testing effect on student learning and retention.
- To explore the application of the testing effect in health administration education.
- To provide evidence-based strategies for enhancing student outcomes.
Main Methods:
- The study focuses on the concept of the 'testing effect'.
- This effect involves retrieving information from memory.
- The article discusses its implications for educational settings.
Main Results:
- Testing actively promotes the retrieval of information from long-term memory.
- This retrieval process strengthens memory and improves retention of course material.
- The testing effect is a valuable tool for enhancing learning.
Conclusions:
- The testing effect is a powerful strategy for improving student learning and memory.
- Implementing testing as a learning tool can help achieve better student outcomes.
- Health administration educators can leverage the testing effect to enhance student success.
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