This course helps educators adapt Surface Learning strategies for use in their own classrooms. Designed for both those familiar and unfamiliar with John Hattie’s work in Visible Learning, the course focuses on building a foundation in strategies that support the introduction of new content to students, helping them gain initial understanding and engagement.
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Self-Paced Online Course
Strategies That Work, Part 2: Surface Learning Strategies is a self-paced, online program. Participants can begin anytime and go at their own speed throughout the program.
Upon enrollment, you will receive a program invitation email from TCEA’s learning management system that will give you access to the self-paced course. Within the course, you will find modules that must be moved through in sequential order.
Course Modules
The Role of Surface Learning: Understand why surface learning is crucial and how it relates to deeper learning processes.
Vocabulary Development: Explore effective techniques for helping students learn and retain new terminology and concepts.
Memory Enhancement: Learn strategies that leverage how memory works to improve student retention of information.
Spaced Practice: Discover how to implement spaced practice to strengthen learning over time.
Retrieval Practice: Explore techniques for having students regularly recall information to solidify learning.