Understanding how we learn : a visual guide / Yana Weinstein and Megan Sumeracki ; with Oliver Caviglioli

Author: Weinstein, Yana
Published: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2019.
Copyright Date: ©2019
Physical Description: x, 165 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Additional Creators: Sumeracki, Megan and Caviglioli, Oliver

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Contents

Pt. 1. Evidence-based education and the science of learning : -- Communication breakdown between science and practice in education -- Different types of evidence in education -- Is intuition the enemy of teaching and learning? -- Pervasive misunderstandings about learning : how they arise, and what we can do -- Pt. 2. Basics of human cognitive processes : -- Perception -- Attention -- Memory -- Pt. 3. Strategies for effective learning : -- Introduction : Strategies for effective learning -- Planning learning : spaced practice and interleaving -- Development of understanding -- Reinforcement of learning : retrieval practice -- Pt. 4. Tips for teachers, students, and parents : -- Tips for teachers -- Tips for students -- Tips for parents.

Summary

This guide shows how to integrate effective, research-backed strategies for learning into classroom practice. The book explores exactly what constitutes good evidence for effective learning and teaching strategies, how to make evidence-based judgments instead of relying on intuition, and how to apply findings from cognitive psychology directly to the classroom. It includes real-life examples and case studies, FAQs, and a wealth of engaging illustrations to explain complex concepts and emphasize key points.

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ISBN

113856172X (paperback)
9781138561724 (paperback)
113856169X (hardcover)
9781138561694 (hardcover)

Bibliography Note

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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