Retrieval Practice Staff Training - PL

Description
A ready-to-use staff professional learning session on retrieval practice, designed to help teachers understand the science of memory and how retrieval strengthens long-term learning.

This training resource supports teachers in developing effective classroom retrieval strategies, moving beyond simple recall activities to approaches that strengthen memory, improve retention and support deeper learning.

The session combines research evidence, practical examples and ready-to-use strategies that teachers can apply immediately in their classrooms.

What’s included
• Staff training PowerPoint presentation
• Video clips explaining the science of memory and retrieval
• Practical classroom examples of retrieval activities
• Discussion prompts for staff reflection
• Strategies teachers can implement straight away

Topics covered
• The science of memory and forgetting
• Why retrieval strengthens learning
• Retrieval vs rereading and highlighting
• Effective retrieval strategies for classrooms
• Designing high-quality retrieval questions
• Spaced and interleaved retrieval
• Common mistakes in retrieval practice

Suitable for
• Whole-staff CPD sessions
• Department professional learning
• Teaching and learning development programmes
• Early career teacher training

Ideal for schools looking to improve teaching practice by embedding effective retrieval strategies that strengthen long-term learning.