Synopsis
You've spent your life learning, yet decades of cognitive research show your study instincts are often wrong. We choose methods that feel easy, but science proves that durable knowledge demands effort. This talk exposes common learning myths and introduces the powerful, evidence-based strategies known as "Desirable Difficulties". Learn what these techniques are, why they promote deeper learning and how to apply them to dominate your classes and beyond. It's time to throw out the highlighter and truly learn.
Speaker's Biography
Dr. Veronica Yan is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin. She directs the Science of Learning and Metacognition (SLAM) Lab, where she researches how students can become more effective, self-regulated learners. A leading expert on "Desirable Difficulties", Dr. Yan's work shows that embracing struggle with evidence-based strategies like retrieval practice is the key to maximizing long-term memory and mastering any subject.