memory, training, adolescent

As the name Remember to Remember (ReToRe) suggests, the project focuses on the concept of prospective memory. The aim of the project is three-fold. The first part of the aim was to introduce the concept of prospective memory to adolescents and the general public. Second subsequent aim was the development of materials that would enable further advancements of prospective memory including additional development of other ‘background’ training materials (ongoing tasks, OT) focused on executive functions. Lastly, since metacognition plays a significant role in prospective memory, collection of qualitative information concerning metacognitive strategies used by adolescents was the last part of the project. Scientific evidence provides support for the importance of training prospective memory especially in adolescence (e.g. Altgassen, Kretschmer, & Schnitzspahn, 2017; Bowman, Cutmore, & Shum, 2015, Schneider, 2010). In the upcoming sections, the concept of prospective memory shall be introduced. Additionally, executive functions and metacognition will be investigated since they play a significant role in the development and functioning of prospective memory. Materials developed for the purpose of the project will be introduced. Lastly, ReToRe realisation in the Czech republic will be covered.