Overlearning

Definition

Overlearning refers to the practice of continuing to study and learn material even after it has been initially mastered.

Related terms

Spaced Repetition: This is a learning technique that involves increasing intervals of time between subsequent review of previously learned material in order to exploit the psychological spacing effect.

Mastery Learning: A method where students must achieve a level of mastery in prerequisite topics before moving forward to learn subsequent information.

Distributed Practice:

A strategy where practice is broken up into a number of short sessions - over a longer period of time.