Difference between revisions of "Retention"
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Retention refers to the ability to recall or reproduce learned knowledge components during a future knowledge event. | Retention refers to the ability to recall or reproduce learned knowledge components during a future knowledge event. | ||
| − | For example, if a student learns a word's pronunciation during training, retention would be demonstrated if the student can recall/reproduce that word's pronunciation at a later time. This can be distinguished from transfer, in which the student | + | For example, if a student learns a word's pronunciation during training, retention would be demonstrated if the student can recall/reproduce that word's pronunciation at a later time. This can be distinguished from transfer, in which the student would apply the learned pronunciation to new words or new contexts. |
Revision as of 18:18, 14 February 2007
Retention refers to the ability to recall or reproduce learned knowledge components during a future knowledge event.
For example, if a student learns a word's pronunciation during training, retention would be demonstrated if the student can recall/reproduce that word's pronunciation at a later time. This can be distinguished from transfer, in which the student would apply the learned pronunciation to new words or new contexts.
