Retrieval-practice-first sequences show small advantages over generative-first in some conditions¶

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q2 i? Empirical observations favor a retrieval-practice-first sequence over generative-first in some conditions, though the effect sizes were very small, and the review concludes there is probably no one optimal sequence. → Julian Roelle 2023

Evidence¶

Julian Roelle 2023¶

Julian Roelle, Tino Endres, Roman Abel, Niklas Obergassel, Matthias Nückles, Alexander Renkl. (2023). Happy Together? On the Relationship Between Research on Retrieval Practice and Generative Learning Using the Case of Follow-Up Learning Tasks. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-023-09810-9

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The review reports that observations attributed to Roelle et al. (2022a) "seem to favor a retrieval-practice-first sequence, though the effect sizes were very small," e.g., retrieval of concept definitions easing later open-book example generation. The review concludes it is too early for robust conclusions about optimal sequencing.

"The aforementioned empirical observations of Roelle et al., (2022a), however, seem to favor a retrieval-practice-first sequence, though the effect sizes were very small."

Discussion¶

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