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Varied Practice
Practice skills in different contexts and conditions to build flexible, transferable abilities.
Practice30-40 min
The Science Behind It
Varied practice builds schema-based learning, where learners extract underlying principles rather than memorizing specific examples. This enhances transfer to novel situations.
How It Works
Understanding the cognitive mechanisms
- 1Variation forces extraction of principles
- 2Prevents overfitting to specific examples
- 3Builds flexible knowledge structures
- 4Enhances transfer and generalization
Practical Implementation
Step-by-step guide to apply this technique
Key Benefits
What you'll gain from mastering this technique
- Improves transfer to new situations
- Builds robust, flexible skills
- Enhances problem-solving creativity
- Prepares for unpredictable challenges
Supporting Research
Scientific evidence backing this technique
Varied practice improved transfer by 60% compared to constant practice
Schmidt & Lee, 2011 - Motor Control and Learning
Variability during learning enhances schema formation
Kerr & Booth, 1978 - Journal of Motor Behavior