Rehearsal is defined as
activities that help process material in
short-term memory by keeping material
active in the learner's conscience so that
it can be more deeply processed for recall
(Mayer, 1987). Rehearsal does not require
preparation on part of designer or
teacher.
Instruction should provide time and
opportunity to practice. Teachers should
encourage students to rehearse and to
improve their skills.
Rehearsal allows mastery of
managable chunks.
An example of rehearsal in
Multimedia Best Practices is entitled
The Geographer's
Craft. Examination and study
questions use rehearsal to prepare the
students for exams.
