Science of Learning Strategy Series: Article 3, Interleaving

Van Hoof, Thomas; Sumeracki, Megan; Madan, Christopher

Abstract

Interleaving is an evidence-based, learning-science strategy that is relevant to the planning and implementation of continuing professional development (CPD). Mixing related but different areas of study forces the brain to reconcile the relationship between the areas while understanding each area well. By doing so, interleaving increases the likelihood of mastery and memory. Research from cognitive psychology and neuroscience provides the rationale for interleaving, and examples of its implementation in health professions education have begun to appear in the literature. If utilized appropriately, some common CPD interventions can leverage interleaving. Through increased understanding, CPD participants can benefit from interleaving by making more-informed educational choices, and CPD planners can benefit in efforts to improve educational activities.

Citation

Van Hoof, T., Sumeracki, M., & Madan, C. (2022). Science of Learning Strategy Series: Article 3, Interleaving. Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 42(4), 265-268. https://doi.org/10.1097/CEH.0000000000000418

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Dec 1, 2021
• Online Publication Date: Feb 17, 2022
• Publication Date: Feb 17, 2022
• Deposit Date: Feb 15, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 18, 2023
• Journal: Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions
• Print ISSN: 0894-1912
• Electronic ISSN: 1554-558X
• Publisher: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 42
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 265-268
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/CEH.0000000000000418
• Keywords: Education; General Medicine
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/7467481
• Publisher URL: https://journals.lww.com/jcehp/Abstract/9000/Science_of_Learning_Strategy_Series__Article_3,.99785.aspx