behaltenswerte
Behaltenswerte is a German term used to describe information or concepts that are considered worthy of retention in memory. The word is formed from behalten (to retain) and wert (value) and roughly translates to “retention-worthy” or “worth retaining.” In educational contexts, behaltenswerte Inhalte are those elements of a curriculum or a lesson that learners are expected to remember long-term, such as core facts, rules, procedures, or skills.
Usage and significance: Teachers and instructional designers may identify behaltenswerte Inhalte when planning courses, assessments, and
Distinctions: Behaltenswert is not a formal psychological category like essential learning outcomes but a practical label.
Examples: In mathematics, the quadratic formula is commonly considered behaltenswerte; in science, the laws of thermodynamics;
See also: Lernziel, Kerncurriculum, Lerninhalte, Gedächtnisforschung, Retrieval practice.