Beyond the Distributed Practice Effect: Is Distributed Learning Also Effective for Learning With Non-repeated Text Materials?

Abstract

Distributed learning is often recommended as a general learning strategy, but previous research has established its benefits mainly for learning with repeated materials. In two experiments, we investigated distributed learning with complementary text materials. 77 (Experiment 1) and 130 (Experiment 2) seventh graders read two texts, massed vs. distributed, by 1 week (Experiment 1) or 15 min (Experiment 2). Learning outcomes were measured immediately and 1 week later and metacognitive judgments of learning were assessed. In Experiment 1, distributed learning was perceived as more difficult than massed learning. In both experiments, massed learning led to better outcomes immediately after learning but learning outcomes were lower after 1 week. No such decrease occurred for distributed learning, yielding similar outcomes for massed and distributed learning after 1 week. In sum, no benefits of distributed learning vs. massed learning were found, but distributed learning might lower the decrease in learning outcomes over time.

Keefektifan Media Pembelajaran Pementasan Drama Berbasis Syair Perang Menteng Menggunakan Macromedia Flash (Effectiveness of Learning Media for Drama Performances Based on Syair Perang Menteng Using Macromedia Flash)

“…al, 2017;Sarosa et al, 2021;Simatupang & Sormin, 2020;Utari et al, 2021). Media merupakan sebuah komponen yang sangat diperlukan untuk menunjang proses pembelajaran (Efendi & Utami, 2019;Faqih & Setyawan, 2021;Greving & Richter, 2021). Setelah adanya penerapan penggunaan media dalam penelitian ini, hasil yang diperoleh sesuai dengan apa yang diharapkan, yakni kemampuan siswa dalam memahami pementasan drama berbasis SPM termasuk dalam kategori baik serta memiliki perbedaan hasil yang cukup signifikan dengan kemampuan mahasiswa dalam memahami pementasan drama berbasis SPM dengan menggunakan media konvensional.…”