Applying effective learning strategies during self-study is important to build long-term knowledge. However, students rarely use such strategies, because they lack metacognitive knowledge and believe they are too effortful. To facilitate students use of these so-called desirable difficulties during self-study, we developed the Study Smart program, an intervention geared toward creating awareness of, reflection on, and practice with effective learning strategies. Based on a three-year design and implementation process, we share the problems we encountered and illustrate with student testimonials. Moreover, we reflect on future steps to be taken in research and practice. Among them is the need to debunk nave theories about learning strategies in students and teachers and to support the behavior change needed to develop effective study habits by implementing effective learning strategies in teaching and providing follow-up reflection sessions.

在自学过程中运用有效的学习策略对于建立长期知识很重要。但是，学生很少使用这种策略，因为他们缺乏元认知知识，并且认为自己过于努力。为了帮助学生在自学过程中使用这些所谓的理想困难，我们开发了“学习智能”程序，该程序旨在提高人们对有效学习策略的认识，反思和练习。在为期三年的设计和实施过程的基础上，我们与学生分享了遇到的问题并作了说明。此外，我们对研究和实践中要采取的未来措施进行了反思。