Repetition

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Repetition is a useful way to increase learner retention of skills and long-term memory.  Using repetition can help to make a skill routine and store information in the student’s subconscious mind. Adult educators can incorporate repetition for the use of learner retention in many different ways. The use of demonstration and simulation is a great option. Learning is a combination of knowledge and skills. “Demonstration of the skills is often required in order for the learner to fully comprehend as well as apply the new knowledge, competencies, skills, concepts, and/or truths” (Galbraith, 2004, p.362). Once the skill has been demonstrated, the facilitator can create simulations. Demonstrations and simulations are consistently used in the fire and medical services. Once the instructor has demonstrated the skill and created the simulation, the students repeatedly engage in the simulation. Through these repetitions, the skill will be permanently stored in the subconscious where it is available for instant recall.  

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