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Apr 06, 2008
Tony
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Perhaps the single best volume of what we know scientifically about how we learn. Science now offers new conceptions of the learning process and the development of competent performance. Recent research provides a deep understanding of complex reasoning and performance on problem-solving tasks and how skill and understanding in key subjects are acquired. This book presents a contemporary account of principles of learning, and this summary provides an overview of the new science of learning.
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Jun 10, 2008
Elizabeth
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This book first ignited my interest in figuring out how people learn. I continue to teach proceeding on the theories outlined in this book; namely, by understanding how people learn, I've become better equipped at what to teach and, perhaps even more importantly, why to teach a particular concept, principle, or idea.
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Mar 01, 2009
Susan
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Ran across this cited in the Partnership for 21st Century Skills' white paper. Wish more actual educators and policy-makers were more aware of advances in the cognitive science of human learning. Science knows a lot more about learning nowadays than it did back when we put cats into boxes... I think the book is actually the report of a study funded by a federal grant. Unfortunately the writing has an institutional quality, but it clarifies many concepts you might run across if you're trying to r
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Feb 10, 2011
Recommended by Dr. Saundra Yancy McGuire in the Innovative Educator webinar (Teach students how to learn: Metacognition is the Key!)
Jul 01, 2009
Brooke
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Essentially, a classic must read for all teachers! Beautiful, beautiful, work.
Sep 19, 2008
Anne
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We are reading this at school for CTE discussions. Chapter two compares experts and beginners learning processes. It has been on my to-read list for a long time ... wish i had picked it up earlier.
Oct 28, 2008
Rebecca Emily
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I'd been meaning to get to this one for a while and luckily it was assigned. Some great suggestions on connecting scientific research on learning to classroom practice.
Mar 19, 2010
Wayne
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There is a lot of good information in this book, but as it was written by a committee it definitely lack a personal touch to it.
Mar 02, 2009
a good dose of neuroscience and cognitive psychology. its implications for teaching are valuable.
Nov 14, 2008
Kathy
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So much! This was for a class on brain-based learning. Fascinating stuff!
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