Can understanding memory traits transform your teaching?
In this blog, I’d like to explore the neuroscience of memory to help readers learn how understanding episodic and semantic memory traits can revolutionise teaching methods.
In this research paper, neuroscience reveals that individual differences in memory traits are linked to specific brain connectivity patterns, shaping how we recall past events and facts (Sheldon et al., 2016).
I share what I have learned from this paper and why I believe Guide To Memory is becoming increasingly popular in schools.
The relatively new field of neuroeducation is shedding light on how we experience memory. Two key types of memory— episodic and semantic —are not just about what we remember but how we remember it.
Episodic memory traits engage with sensory details, for example, our personal experiences, while semantic traits cluster around concepts, rules and facts.
