Proven learning strategies still don’t get adopted by students

Many students consider optimal approaches for effective learning. Often, preferences are influenced by cognitive comfort, akin to the appeal of ultra-processed foods, whereas more effective strategies, though less comfortable, resemble the benefits of fresh food. Enhancing student achievement depends not only on what is learned but also on how it is studied. In his comprehensive article (an extended article is also available), psychologist John Dunlosky critiques the prevalent use of suboptimal.