ACCELERATING LEARNING OF COMPETENCE AND INCREASING LONG-TERM LEARNING RETENTION

This paper explores techniques and strategies for accelerating learning, examining the expertise and cognitive psychology literature. However, it does little good to attain a higher level of competence quickly if it leads to poorer knowledge and skill retention. This paper explores retention of expertise and provides guidelines for better retention. Report Documentation Page Form ApprovedOMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington VA 22202-4302. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to a penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. 1. REPORT DAT