Enhancing Learning in Class using Retrieval Practice in Maritime Education

Abstract

Student active-learning techniques in enhancing the leaning for students in the classrooms is recognized as an effective way to improve not only students’ participation but also their understanding. ‘Retrieval Practice’ is one of the simple and effective tools in active learning strategies that can be utilized without significant additional efforts, resources, and time. This paper brings out the use of retrieval practice in maritime education, firstly reviewing the pedagogical literature on the subject and then proposing some techniques for use.