Dear all,

Many thanks for attending this online session this afternoon and for your active participation, comments and feedback.

I have attached a copy of the PP slides, the ‘How I Learn’ form, and the reflective task for you to work through if you wish.   Please also find below some suggested further reading information if you are interested in finding out more about Working Memory.

• What is working memory? (understood.org)
• https://www.undersWorking memory in the classroom | BPS
• tood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/executive-functioning-issues/5-ways-kids-use-working-memory-to-learn
• https://thepsychologist.bps.org.uk/volume-21/edition-5/working-memory-classroom
• What is executive function? (understood.org)
• What is metacognition and how can it help you? - BBC Bitesize
• http://www.dekkocomics.com/ Dekko Comics – comics of education.  Example of a memory and/or learning aid – chunking of info
• https://www.themantic-education.com/ibpsych/2019/01/21/can-computer-games-improve-working-memory-a-look-at-the-positive-effects-of-digital-technology-on-cognition-and-key-studies/

Thanks again.

Kind Regards

Tricia Donaghy

CLD Worker - Adult Literacies

Adult Learning and Literacies

Inverclyde Council

Enterprise Centre

Port Glasgow Shared Campus

Kilmacolm Road

Port Glasgow

PA14 6PP

Telephone: 01475 715450

Mobile: 07552 210 672

email: Tricia.Donaghy@inverclyde.gov.uk

website: http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/community-life-and-leisure/community-learning-development