Elaboration
Processing information deeply by connecting it to existing knowledge.
Also known as: Deep processing
Category: Techniques
Tags: education, knowledge-management, learning, memories, techniques
Explanation
Elaboration is the learning technique of processing information deeply by connecting it to existing knowledge, explaining it in your own words, and expanding upon it with examples and applications. Rather than surface-level memorization, elaboration creates rich, meaningful connections that improve understanding and retention. This is why writing notes in your own words is more effective than copying verbatim.
Related Concepts
← Back to all concepts