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Carey makes the case that varying the environments
in which you learn actually boosts retention. So,
go ahead and read for 20 minutes while waiting to
carpool, another 20 minutes over your sandwich,
and another 45 minutes when the house is finally
quiet. It'll stick.
Distraction, it turns out, also has benefits.
Research shows that our minds tend to remember
more of an interrupted task than one we've
completed, and the time spent "incubating" while
we work to get back to the task can be invaluable-
not just in terms of figuring out the answer or
meaning, but in retaining the information even after
the lesson is complete. Given how frequently work
gets interrupted for most of us, this unexpected
learning advantage is welcome news.
Tap CEUs
Another frequently cited learning resource from
our colleagues is continuing education courses for
ASHA CEUs. Many of us enjoy courses, because
they allow in-depth study of a topic and because
they provide an opportunity to ask questions and
hear about the experiences of other clinicians. But
unlike graduate school, when you would complete
a course and be "checked off" as proficient,
continuing education courses often raise as many
questions as they answer.
Again, our brains are better equipped for this
kind of learning. Regular testing-in this case,
stepping into the treatment room-is one of
the best ways to learn new material, even if our
first performance doesn't go well. And it's more
effective for retention than studying diligently for a
cumulative exam.
In his book, Carey also cites research showing
that studying one topic exclusively is not nearly
as effective as studying a topic interspersed with
others. The opportunity to compare and contrast as
you work through the new material will give you a
deeper understanding of it. Makes you appreciate
your varied caseload, doesn't it?
Get mentored
Finding a mentor for your professional development
is another frequently used strategy-so much
so that some settings have well-established
"collaborative care" systems that allow clinicians to
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