Memory

 

Memory:

           Memory is the function of mind by virtue of which it records, retains and produces ideas gained by its own activity.

  J.A. ADAMS – Memory is the learning capacity for responding and its persistence over time is measured by retention test.

 RYBURN – “The power that we have to store our experiences and to bring them into the field of consciousness sometime after the experiences have occurred” is the memory.

WOODWORTH & MARQUIS – “Memory is a mental power which consists in learning, retaining and remembering what has previously been learnt”.

 

(Need to write any one definition at least)

 

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SHORT-TERM MEMORY AND LONG-TERM MEMORY

SHORT TERM MEMORY	LONG TERKM MEMORY:
1. If the information is recalled from brain from short term storage is short term memory.	1. If the information is recalled from long term storage of brain, it is called long-term memory.
2. This is temporary memory.	2. This is permanent memory.
3.Eg: Theatre seat number, bus number.	3. E.g.: Date of birth, parents name etc.
4. Recalling takes more time.	4. Recalling takes less time.

Helping students to remember better:

1.       Teach students by using visual images and other memory strategies.

2.       Asking questions.

3.       Transforming learning into an Exciting experience.

4.       Using Real life examples.

5.       Creating Mind map.

6.       Embracing the Multisensory experience.

7.       Listing the key words.

8.       Fragmenting information.

9.       Inculcating presentation skills.

10.   Combining learning with Rhymes and songs.