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Use Psychology and Science Hacks to Improve Your Memory and Grades 1:1

In this one-on-one class, we'll learn about how our brains make memories, the first cognitive/memory experiments done and how we can use what was discovered to help learners maximize their brain's ability to remember.
Melissa Snyder, M.Ed., LPCC
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(523)
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What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
45 mins
per session
Teacher support
Mastery Evaluation
Questionnaire to provide details on past academic and memory strategies used by learner
Assessment
Informal assessment will take place throughout the lesson by asking students for comments and questions. I'll also use chat box polls.

Class Experience

US Grade 7 - 11
Beginner Level
This class can be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time, and be personalize to focus on specific areas of study/need.

The class is ideal for students who have an interest in understanding how our brains encode, store and manipulate memories, and how we can use this knowledge to make school work easier.

No prior experience is needed for this class only an interest in learning about research related to memory and how to apply the findings to education studies and testing.

Because research says students learn better when relaxed, learners will not be called on during this class.  Participation is welcomed, but never demanded. Opportunities for participation are provided in the form of chat box polls.

We'll cover the basics of cognitive psychology, and the earliest experiments conducted to understand memory. We'll also discuss some more recent research on how memory works.

We'll talk about hacks, which come from the experiment results, that students can use to improve their memory and academic performance.

I have a structured, yet humor-filled teaching style, designed to keep student's interest and spark discussion.  I'll use slides to reinforce concepts as well.

Learning Goals

1]  Student will  be able to define cognitive psychology and learn about three early experiments conducted to understand memory
2]  Students will learn at least five evidenced based strategies, to use for improvement in their academic performance
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This is a fact-based course. I do not anticipate sensitive topics being discussed. I don't believe parental guidance is needed.
Supply List
Pen/Paper (Students may wish to take notes, specifically on the strategies they can use in their studying and schoolwork).  

There is a class outline provided that students can download and use to take notes or just follow along.
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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None
Joined July, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Kent State University
I have a B.A. in Sociology and a Masters of Education in Community Counseling.  I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.  I have also taught Introduction to Psychology and Sociology to college freshman.

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45 min

Completed by 95 learners
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Ages: 12-18

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