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How Learning Works: Seven Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching
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Praise for How Learning Works
How Learning Works is the perfect title for this excellent book. Drawing upon new research in psychology, education, and cognitive science, the authors have demystified a complex topic into clear explanations of seven powerful learning principles. Full of great ideas and practical suggestions, all based on solid research evidence, this book is essential reading for instructors at all levels who wish to improve their students' learning.
This book is a must-read for every instructor, new or experienced. Although I have been teaching for almost thirty years, as I read this book I found myself resonating with many of its ideas, and I discovered new ways of thinking about teaching.
Thank you Carnegie Mellon for making accessible what has previously been inaccessible to those of us who are not learning scientists. Your focus on the essence of learning combined with concrete examples of the daily challenges of teaching and clear tactical strategies for faculty to consider is a welcome work. I will recommend this book to all my colleagues.
As you read about each of the seven basic learning principles in this book, you will find advice that is grounded in learning theory, based on research evidence, relevant to college teaching, and easy to understand. The authors have extensive knowledge and experience in applying the science of learning to college teaching, and they graciously share it with you in this organized and readable book. (From the Publisher)
Table Of Content:
List of Figures, Tables, and Exhibits
Foreword
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction Bridging Learning Research and Teaching Practice
ch. 1 How Does Students' Prior Knowledge Affect Their Learning?
ch. 2 How Does the Way Students Organize Knowledge Affect Their Learning?
ch. 3 What Factors Motivate Students to Learn?
ch. 4 How Do Students Develop Mastery?
ch. 5 What Kinds of Practice and Feedback Enhance Learning?
ch. 6 Why Do Student Development and Course Climate Matter for Student Learning?
ch. 7 How Do Students Become Self-Directed Learners?
Conclusion Applying the Seven Principles to Ourselves
Appendices
Appendix A What Is Student Self-Assessment and How Can We Use It?
Appendix B What Are Concept Maps and How Can We Use Them?
Appendix C What Are Rubrics and How Can We Use Them?
Appendix D What Are Learning Objectives and How Can We Use Them?
Appendix E What Are Ground Rules and How Can We Use Them?
Appendix F What Are Exam Wrappers and How Can We Use Them?
Appendix G What Are Checklists and How Can We Use Them?
Appendix H What Is Reader Response/Peer Review and How Can We Use It?
References
Name Index
Subject Index
Click Here for Book Review
Praise for How Learning Works
How Learning Works is the perfect title for this excellent book. Drawing upon new research in psychology, education, and cognitive science, the authors have demystified a complex topic into clear explanations of seven powerful learning principles. Full of great ideas and practical suggestions, all based on solid research evidence, this book is essential reading for instructors at all levels who wish to improve their students' learning.
This book is a must-read for every instructor, new or experienced. Although I have been teaching for almost thirty years, as I read this book I found myself resonating with many of its ideas, and I discovered new ways of thinking about teaching.
Thank you Carnegie Mellon for making accessible what has previously been inaccessible to those of us who are not learning scientists. Your focus on the essence of learning combined with concrete examples of the daily challenges of teaching and clear tactical strategies for faculty to consider is a welcome work. I will recommend this book to all my colleagues.
As you read about each of the seven basic learning principles in this book, you will find advice that is grounded in learning theory, based on research evidence, relevant to college teaching, and easy to understand. The authors have extensive knowledge and experience in applying the science of learning to college teaching, and they graciously share it with you in this organized and readable book. (From the Publisher)
Table Of Content:
List of Figures, Tables, and Exhibits
Foreword
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction Bridging Learning Research and Teaching Practice
ch. 1 How Does Students' Prior Knowledge Affect Their Learning?
ch. 2 How Does the Way Students Organize Knowledge Affect Their Learning?
ch. 3 What Factors Motivate Students to Learn?
ch. 4 How Do Students Develop Mastery?
ch. 5 What Kinds of Practice and Feedback Enhance Learning?
ch. 6 Why Do Student Development and Course Climate Matter for Student Learning?
ch. 7 How Do Students Become Self-Directed Learners?
Conclusion Applying the Seven Principles to Ourselves
Appendices
Appendix A What Is Student Self-Assessment and How Can We Use It?
Appendix B What Are Concept Maps and How Can We Use Them?
Appendix C What Are Rubrics and How Can We Use Them?
Appendix D What Are Learning Objectives and How Can We Use Them?
Appendix E What Are Ground Rules and How Can We Use Them?
Appendix F What Are Exam Wrappers and How Can We Use Them?
Appendix G What Are Checklists and How Can We Use Them?
Appendix H What Is Reader Response/Peer Review and How Can We Use It?
References
Name Index
Subject Index