Learning Objectives
Apply listening behaviors to improve comprehension of spoken English
Summarize content of spoken English conversations and speeches
Memory is where we store what we learn from our life experiences. It allows us to retain information that informs our actions and decisions. Memory, though, is not fact. Individuals have different ways of remembering information, and memories can change over time. Use the audio and video content in this unit to have conversations about memory, and present thoughts, ideas and opinions about the concept of memory.
key vocabulary
Acquire Conscious Dementia Encode Preserve
Recover Recall Recount Retrieve Store
Video and Audio Content
Watch Professor Peter Doolittle explain the concept of working memory.
Listen to neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki discuss her personal experience with emotion and memories
