Interleaving is a learning technique that involves mixing together different topics or forms of practice to facilitate learning. It is a process where students mix, or interleave, multiple subjects or topics while they study in order to improve their learning. Interleaving can be applied in a wide range of settings, including in self-driven learning, and in learning that involves non-academic fields.
Interleaving can be used in the classroom by mixing different topics or practice methods to strengthen long-term memory of the material. For example, instead of focusing on a single subject for an extended period of time, students can switch between different topics or types of problems to promote the ability to discern key differences between concepts and to enhance the ability to apply and transfer knowledge to new and varied situations.
The benefits of interleaving include enhanced long-term retention and increased ability to transmit learned knowledge. Interleaving can also improve problem-solving and categorization skills. However, its effectiveness depends on many factors such as learners surrounding environment, the type of material involved, as well as learners abilities and preferences. Therefore, learners need to assess these factors and experiment with multiple approaches to interleaving to determine what works best for them.
