Put Working Memory to Work in Learning

  • Published18 Aug 2017
  • Reviewed18 Aug 2017
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  • Source Edutopia

How did working memory earn the title "the brain's workhorse"?

In this article Donna Wilson, Ph.D. explores the importance of working memory in both everyday life and in the classroom. Wilson offers six strategies that can help activate and enhance working memory over time.

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