This Study Secret Can Help You Remember More: The PROTéGé Effect
A'Shante C. Tassah O'Keiffe
Researcher & Writer | Academic Coach | Content Creator | Chevener
You might be surprised to learn that including someone else in your study process might make your study sessions more effective-research has shown that different parts of the brain are activated when you study for your own retention, versus when you study with the intention of teaching someone else. (1)
This phenomenon of increased retention after teaching, known as the protégé effect, can be an excellent way to boost your preparation for exams. Many studies support its efficacy, and I can personally say that employing this method was a big part of how I stayed on the Dean's List every semester.
HERE'S WHAT LEVERAGING THE PROTéGé EFFECT CAN DO FOR YOU →
(1)(David Duran (2016): Learning-by-teaching. Evidence and implications as a pedagogical mechanism, Innovations in Education and Teaching International, DOI: 10.1080/14703297.2016.1156011
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