Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction and admin

  • 2

    Language teaching and overload

    • Why overload is a concern ... especially for lexical teachers

    • Balancing Content and Retention
  • 3

    Memory and Learning

    • The 5-9 item rule & working memory

    • Setting Learning Expectations
  • 4

    Effective Teaching Strategies Based on Memory

    • How a lexical approach fits the memory process

    • Spaced retrieval and partial learning
  • 5

    Further advice and practice

    • Avoiding the exam trap

    • Managing student and teacher expectations

    • Aligning Teaching with Memory Principles
  • 6

    Get more from your mini-course

    • Further reading and links

    • Overload Discussion board

Great Value CPD

Looking for insightful teacher development without breaking the bank? Want to try out what we have to offer before committing to a full course. Lexical Lab mini-courses are the answer.

  • Certificate of completion

  • £20 discount on our online courses on completion

  • Great balance of theory and practical ideas

  • Monitored discussion board