Transfert d'une stratégie mnésique de groupement catégoriel sur tablette numérique chez l'enfant

Transfert d'une stratégie mnésique de groupement catégoriel sur tablette numérique chez l'enfant

by Méléane Hubert

Life & Natural Systems Psychology JMPsychologyJMRCognition and cognitive psychology
🎙 Méléane Hubert 👥 783 📅 June 16, 2026 ⏱ 18 min 👁 42 📄 original study 🧭 2026-08-15
Available in: English (current) Français

Keywords

transfer of learningmemory strategiesmetacognitionchildrendigital tablet

Summary

This presentation, given by Méléane Hubert at the Rencontres Jeunes Chercheurs 2026, reports preliminary findings from her doctoral research on the transfer of a categorical grouping memory strategy in elementary school children. The study investigates how the distance of transfer (task similarity, context similarity, and temporal interval) and metacognition affect children’s ability to transfer a learned strategy to a new task. Using a digital tablet application, 152 children (currently 128) from CE1 to CM1 were tested. The results show that while children maintain the strategy after a prompt, their recall drops significantly in the transfer task, indicating a utilization deficiency. The distance of transfer affects the number of successful transfers, with more distant tasks leading to fewer successes. Metacognition, particularly metamemory, seems to facilitate strategy maintenance but not recall improvement. Age and grade level positively influence strategy use and recall. The study has implications for educational practices, highlighting the cost of adaptation and the potential for proactive interference. Future work includes a meta-analysis on metacognitive training effects and developing a training program to enhance transfer in children.

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Critical Evaluation

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The presentation provides valuable insights into the transfer of learning in children, a topic with significant educational implications. The study design is robust, manipulating three dimensions of transfer distance and measuring both strategy use and recall. The argumentation is coherent, linking theoretical models (Klahr & Chen) to empirical findings. However, as preliminary results, the conclusions are tentative, and the presenter acknowledges the need for a larger sample. The discussion of utilization deficiency and proactive interference adds depth to the interpretation.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The scientific rigor is evident in the careful experimental design, including counterbalancing and control of contextual factors. The sources cited are primarily the theoretical framework (Klahr & Chen) and the metamemory questionnaire (Gten et al.), though specific references are not detailed in the presentation. The title accurately reflects the content. The presentation is part of a conference, suggesting some level of peer review, but the preliminary nature limits the reliability. The description provides a link to the conference page, which may contain further information.

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Title / Content Match

The title accurately reflects the content, focusing on the transfer of a categorical grouping memory strategy on digital tablets in children.

Quality & Reliability

7/10

Presentation of preliminary results from a doctoral study with a clear methodology, but limited peer review and small sample size.

Key Moments

Markers derived by PSI from the transcript: the creator did not define chapters.

Cited Sources

  • RJC 2026 - 7th edition — Conference page for the Rencontres Jeunes Chercheurs 2026 where this presentation was given.

Concurring Sources

  • Transfer of learning — General concept of transfer of learning, supporting the theoretical background.
  • Metacognition — Definition and components of metacognition, relevant to the study's focus.

Contribution & Novelties

This study contributes to the understanding of transfer of learning in children by systematically manipulating three dimensions of transfer distance and examining the moderating role of metacognition. The use of a digital tablet allows for standardized and controlled experiments. Preliminary findings highlight the phenomenon of utilization deficiency and the potential cost of adaptation. The study also explores the impact of age and grade level on strategy use and recall.

Pour aller plus loin :

  • Transfer of learning — Overview of the concept and its theoretical frameworks.
  • Metacognition — Definition and components relevant to the study.
  • Utilization deficiency — Research on the phenomenon where strategy use does not immediately improve performance.
  • Klahr and Chen’s model of transfer distance — The theoretical model tested in this study.

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Radar Profile

The radar profile shows moderate to high scores across all dimensions, with the highest in information quantity and technical level, indicating a well-structured and informative presentation. The lower reliability score reflects the preliminary nature of the results.

Reliability 6/10