Accession Number:

ADA522088

Title:

Accelerating Learning of Competence and Increasing Long-Term Learning Retention

Descriptive Note:

Conference proceedings

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB MESA AZ WARFIGHTER READINESS RESEARCH DIVISION

Personal Author(s):

• Andrews, Dee
• Fitzgerald, Patricia C.

Report Date:

2010-05-19

Pagination or Media Count:

27.0

Abstract:

This paper explores techniques and strategies for accelerating learning, examining the expertise and cognitive psychology literature. However, it does little good to attain a higher level of competence quickly if it leads to poorer knowledge and skill retention. This paper explores retention of expertise and provides guidelines for better retention.

Descriptors:

• *LEARNING
• COGNITION
• PERCEPTION(PSYCHOLOGY)
• RETENTION(PSYCHOLOGY)
• SKILLS
• MEMORY(PSYCHOLOGY)

Subject Categories:

• Psychology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE