Accelerating Learning of Competence and Increasing Long-Term Learning Retention

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 19, 2010
Accession Number
ADA522088

Entities

People

  • Dee Andrews
  • Patricia C. Fitzgerald

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Asymmetric Warfare
  • Department Of Defense
  • Educational Psychology
  • Learning
  • Lessons Learned
  • Literature
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Students
  • Training
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Systems Analysis and Design