Retrieval-Based Learning: Active Retrieval Promotes Meaningful Learning

It is essential to consider retrieval processes not only because they are central to understanding learning but also because the act of retrieval itself is a powerful tool for enhancing learning. Moreover, active retrieval does not merely produce rote, transient learning; it produces meaningful, long-term learning. The idea that retrieval is the centerpiece for understanding learning, coupled with the importance of active retrieval for producing learning, is referred to as retrieval-based learning.