기억술 범주와 암기 내용 연계 방안

Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this study is to explore the connection between mnemonics methods and memorization contents through mnemonics category analysis. Methods To this end, through literature review, types and classifications of mnemonic methods were comparatively analyzed to find associativity between characteristics of various mnemonic methods and characteristics of the contents to be memorized. Results Firstly, the classification of mnemonic methods was found not to be a hierarchical relationship, and that the characteristics of various mnemonic methods that were used as classification criteria are additive and combinable across different methods rather than exclusive to each method. Accordingly, the classification was reorganized by first separating 1) the catalog list of mnemonic method types from 2) the characteristics categories of mnemonic methods, and then associating the relationship between 1) and 2) in a matrix format. Secondly, the catalog list of mnemonic methods were presented as 10 types (method of loci, peg word method, link method, acronyms, acrostics, story method, rhyme method, gestures method, keyword method, and digit-consonant encoding method). Thirdly, the characteristics categories of mnemonic methods were divided into two main sub-categories: “strategic characteristics of mnemonic methods” and “characteristics of memorization content.” The former was in turn sub-divided into visual and verbal strategies, and the latter was sub-divided into “individual characteristics of elements,” and “co-relational characteristics between the group of elements”. Additionally, the correlation of these characteristics with each mnemonic method type was associated as being either basic (given requirement) or optional (additionally associable), and the overall relationships were presented as a Venn diagram and a matrix format relationship. Conclusions By categprizing the characteristics of mnemonics into two separate categories, strategic characteristics of mnemonic methods, and characteristics of memorization contents, and showing the association of these characteristics with the mnemonic methods, this study hopes to provide a useful reference to help educators in selecting, adapting and utilizing pertinent mnemonic methods for classroom situations and in developing teaching materials.