The integration of gestures and pictures into pedagogy has demonstrated potential for
improving adults' learning of foreign language (L2) vocabulary. However, the relative …

Abstract [Correction Notice: An Erratum for this article was reported online in Psychological
Bulletin on Oct 5 2020 (see record 2020-74925-001). In the article, the Appendix and …

In this study we examined the level of English proficiency children can obtain through out-of-
school exposure in informal contexts prior to English classroom instruction. The second aim …

The colloquialism “a picture is worth a thousand words” has reverberated through the
decades, yet there is very little basic cognitive research assessing the merit of drawing as a …

Practicing retrieval is a powerful way to promote learning and long-term retention. This
chapter addresses the theoretical underpinnings of retrieval-based learning. We review …

In 7 free-recall experiments, the benefit of creating drawings of to-be-remembered
information relative to writing was examined as a mnemonic strategy. In Experiments 1 and …

Human Memory, 4th edition, provides a comprehensive overview of research and theory on
human memory. Written in an engaging style, the book is divided into three sections …

A powerful guide for applying brain research for more effective instruction The Brain-
Targeted Teaching Model for 21st-Century Schools serves as a bridge between research …

Previous correlational and quasi‐experimental studies of arts integration—the pedagogical
practice of “teaching through the arts”—suggest its value for enhancing cognitive, academic …

Advocates of the arts agree that the K‐12 curriculum should include dedicated time for arts
instruction. Some have argued further that knowledge and skills acquired through the arts …