Research question: Are short-period learning approaches more effective than other techniques for students to maintain attention on the subject and retain more information?
Cirillo, Francesco. The Pomodoro Technique. 3rd ed, FC Garage GmbH, 2013.
The author is qualified to talk about the topic because he is the inventor of this specific technique – his authorship allows him to explain the approach and provide arguments for using it. The Pomodoro method is similar to the 5-3 game plan outlined in the textbook, but the intervals of learning are longer, reaching 25 minutes. In contrast to the 5-3 game plan, this technique does not require one to write down facts, but it asks for the person to retain attention until the timer runs out.
Lotfolahi, Amir Reza, and Hadi Salehi. “Learners’ Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Spaced Learning Schedule in L2 Vocabulary Learning.” SAGE Open, vol. 6, no. 2, 2016, pp. 1-9.
In this study, one of the authors has a Master’s degree in teaching English as a second language (TESL), while the other has a Ph.D. in TESL, which qualifies them. The researchers demonstrate that interval learning, such as five-minute studies throughout the day, is more effective than longer periods of time. The main benefits of this technique are better retention of information in the long term and a positive view of this method by students due to its simplicity.
Sazak Pinar, Elif. “Effectiveness of Time-Based Attention Schedules on Students in Inclusive Classrooms in Turkey.” Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice, vol. 15, no. 5, 2015, pp. 1305-1316.
The author of this study has a Ph.D. in education and behavior analysis, which gives him authority over such questions as different education techniques. This study explores a time-based attention schedule method, which supports the effectiveness of the 5-3 game plan for learning – the researcher shows that four minutes is the average span of attention for students. Interval learning that is based on short periods of time reduces the risk of being distracted and improves students’ effectiveness in learning new material.
Works Cited
Cirillo, Francesco. The Pomodoro Technique. 3rd ed, FC Garage GmbH, 2013.
Lotfolahi, Amir Reza, and Hadi Salehi. “Learners’ Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Spaced Learning Schedule in L2 Vocabulary Learning.” SAGE Open, vol. 6, no. 2, 2016, pp. 1-9.
Sazak Pinar, Elif. “Effectiveness of Time-Based Attention Schedules on Students in Inclusive Classrooms in Turkey.” Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice, vol. 15, no. 5, 2015, pp. 1305-1316.