#4 What is Working Memory and How Can We Strengthen This Skill?

Working memory is a complex cognitive skill that enables learners to hold pieces of information in the mind and manipulate them.  It is often described as a mental workspace that helps individuals manage their memories, stay focused, block distractions, and stay abreast of their surroundings.

Alan Baddeley's theory:

• Sensory Input and Memory enable one to briefly retain the environmental information that enters cognition through our senses.
• Short-Term Memory then holds a small amount of information in an active, usable state.
• Central Executive, at the same time, directs attention and allocates priority to the two following processing activities:
• Visual-Spatial Sketchpad visualizes input in an internal visual and spatial form and then sends and receives information to and from the long-term memory.
• Phonological Loop manages, processes, repeats (as an inner voice) written and auditory material and also communicates with the long term memory.
• Episodic Buffer acts as a stage and storage device that shares information with the long-term memory, the visual-spatial sketchpad, and the phonological loop.
• Long-Term Memory is responsible for the storage of memories for an extended time.

LINKS:

• Working Memory - Problems and Solutions YouTube videos https://youtu.be/d5BT5h91xHI
• Working memory publications at Good Sensory Learning: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=working+memory+

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