Herkooring

Herkooring is a term that appears in some Dutch-language discussions but does not have a widely accepted definition in formal scholarly usage. In these contexts, it is used as a neologism to describe processes related to re-engaging past material, memories, or experiences.

In practice, herkooring is described by different authors as the act of re-exposing oneself to prior content or events in order to strengthen recall, integrate it with current knowledge, or reframe personal narratives. The concept is usually discussed informally—through blogs, forums, or exploratory educational writing—rather than through peer-reviewed research.

Etymology and scope are unsettled. The word seems to combine the Dutch prefix her- meaning again with a second element that may be derived from kooring or used as a playful compound by speakers, but there is no standardized origin or definition. Consequently, meanings and applications vary by author and context.

Examples of usage often describe herkooring as a deliberate practice for revisiting previously learned material, or as a method of narrative reconstruction in therapeutic or personal-development settings. Related concepts include retrieval practice, spaced repetition, memory reconsolidation, and narrative therapy, which touch on similar ideas of re-engagement with prior material or experiences.