9 D E V ELOP MENT OF U NDERSTANDING

For understanding Understanding can be

Elaboration describes
to happen, new increased through
the process of adding
information needs strategies that promote
features to one’s
to be connected to elaboration.
memories.
pre-existing knowledge.

WHY? B
E
Y…
CA
HOW? B

USE…

Elaborative Concrete examples It is important to use

interrogation involves help illustrate abstract multiple concrete
asking and answering ideas and make them examples to illustrate
“how” and “why” easier to understand. abstract concepts.
questions.

Pictures are generally Combining pictures Any pictures

remembered better with words can be accompanying written
than words, and can helpful for all learners – material must be
provide an additional not just those who like relevant to target
memory cue. pictures. concepts.