Sunday 16 October 2011

Strategies for improving memory - Mnemonics



Mnemonics are techniques developed to aid memory.  According to Craik and Lockhart's level of processing model, mnemonics work because you are putting effort into your learning, organising information in a distinctive way.  this encourages deep processing, which in turn leads to long lasting, enduring memories.

Look at the following website for examples of verbal mnemonics:
verbal mnemonics


Look at the following websites for examples of visual mnemonics:
Loci
Key word method

Remember - 

  • Visual mnemonics are apparently better than verbal mnemonics due to dual-processing 
  • Mnemonics may not be suitable to everyone (learning styles and disabilities may have an impact on the success of the mnemonic used)

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