Pausing for Enhanced Retention and Comprehension Sample Clauses

Pausing for Enhanced Retention and Comprehension. This method, also called the “pause procedure”, consists of lecturing for short periods of 10 to 18 minutes with breaks of 2 minutes between each lecture. During the pauses of 2 minutes students consolidate and compare their notes with each other. (Xxxxxxx, 1997; Xxxx, 1972; Xxxxxx & Xxxxxx, 2014) In the last 5 minutes of the lecture, students’ unresolved questions should be answered. In short, the pause procedure is an active learning method where students are given time to review their notes and to reflect and discuss on them afterwards. (Xxxxxx & Xxxxxx, 2014) As a consequence, it leads to better notes compared to individual notes. This method allows for little time loss and a significant increase in student learning while incorporating active engagement into a lecture. It also leads to better performance (on more complex test items), better quality of students’ questions, increased level of understanding, longer retention of information and a more positive outlook on the subject. (Xxxx, 1972; Xxx & Xxxxxxx, 2000) This method constitutes a low-risk approach for increasing students’ involvement. (Xxxxxxx, 1997) It is also possible to give clarification pauses, this will increase the likelihood that students ask questions. (Xxxxx & Xxxxxxx, 1998) Xxxxxxx and Xxxxx (1991) found that a discussion, for example during a small pause, better helps to develop the students’ ability to solve problems than a normal lecture. Students’ also approved the course more.