Overlearning refers to practicing a newly acquired skill beyond the point of its initial mastery. The term also describes a pedagogical theory holding that such continued practice past initial mastery leads to automaticity and other positive learning outcomes.
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Core ClaimContinuing to practice a newly learned skill past the point of initial mastery is held, as a pedagogical theory, to produce automaticity and other lasting learning benefits. 1 Sources
1. Wikipedia: Overlearning
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Overlearning refers to practicing newly acquired skills beyond the point of initial mastery. The term is also often used to refer to the pedagogical theory that this form of practice leads to automaticity or other beneficial consequences.
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