Research-based insights and practical advice about effective learning strategies In this new edition of the highly regarded Why Don't Students Like School? cognitive psychologist Daniel Willingham turns his research on the biological and cognitive basis of learning into workable teaching techniques. This book will help you improve your teaching practice by explaining how you and your students think and learn. It reveals the importance of story, emotion, memory, context, and routine in building knowledge and creating lasting learning experiences. With a treasure trove of updated material, this edition draws its themes from the most frequently asked questions in Willingham’s “Ask the Cognitive Scientist” column in the American Educator. How can you teach students the skills they need when standardized testing just requires facts? Why do students remember everything on TV, but forget everything you say? How can you adjust your teaching for different learning styles? Read this book for the answers to these questions and for practical advice on helping your learners learn better. Discover easy-to-understand, evidence-based principles with clear applications for the classroom Update yourself on the latest cognitive science research and new, teacher-tested pedagogical tools Learn about Willingham’s surprising findings, such as that you cannot develop “thinking skills” without facts Understand the brain’s workings to help you hone your teaching skills Why Students Don’t Like School is a valuable resource for both veteran and novice teachers, teachers-in-training, and for the principals, administrators, and staff development professionals who work with them.

Clear, easy principles to spot what's nonsense and what's reliable Each year, teachers, administrators, and parents face a barrage of new education software, games, workbooks, and professional development programs purporting to be "based on the latest research." While some of these products are rooted in solid science, the research behind many others is grossly exaggerated. This new book, written by a top thought leader, helps everyday teachers, administrators, and family members—who don't have years of statistics courses under their belts—separate the wheat from the chaff and determine which new educational approaches are scientifically supported and worth adopting. Author's first book, Why Don't Students Like School?, catapulted him to superstar status in the field of education Willingham's work has been hailed as "brilliant analysis" by The Wall Street Journal and "a triumph" by The Washington Post Author blogs for The Washington Post and Brittanica.com, and writes a column for American Educator In this insightful book, thought leader and bestselling author Dan Willingham offers an easy, reliable way to discern which programs are scientifically supported and which are the equivalent of "educational snake oil."

How parents and educators can teach kids to love reading in the digital age Everyone agrees that reading is important, but kids today tend to lose interest in reading before adolescence. In Raising Kids Who Read, bestselling author and psychology professor Daniel T. Willingham explains this phenomenon and provides practical solutions for engendering a love of reading that lasts into adulthood. Like Willingham's much-lauded previous work, Why Don't Students Like School?, this new book combines evidence-based analysis with engaging, insightful recommendations for the future. Intellectually rich argumentation is woven seamlessly with entertaining current cultural references, examples, and steps for taking action to encourage reading. The three key elements for reading enthusiasm—decoding, comprehension, and motivation—are explained in depth in Raising Kids Who Read. Teachers and parents alike will appreciate the practical orientation toward supporting these three elements from birth through adolescence. Most books on the topic focus on early childhood, but Willingham understands that kids' needs change as they grow older, and the science-based approach in Raising Kids Who Read applies to kids of all ages. A practical perspective on teaching reading from bestselling author and K-12 education expert Daniel T. Willingham Research-based, concrete suggestions to aid teachers and parents in promoting reading as a hobby Age-specific tips for developing decoding ability, comprehension, and motivation in kids from birth through adolescence Information on helping kids with dyslexia and encouraging reading in the digital age Debunking the myths about reading education, Raising Kids Who Read will empower you to share the joy of reading with kids from preschool through high school.

A Map to the Magic of Reading Stop for a moment and wonder: what's happening in your brain right now—as you read this paragraph? How much do you know about the innumerable and amazing connections that your mind is making as you, in a flash, make sense of this request? Why does it matter? The Reading Mind is a brilliant, beautifully crafted, and accessible exploration of arguably life's most important skill: reading. Daniel T. Willingham, the bestselling author of Why Don't Students Like School?, offers a perspective that is rooted in contemporary cognitive research. He deftly describes the incredibly complex and nearly instantaneous series of events that occur from the moment a child sees a single letter to the time they finish reading. The Reading Mind explains the fascinating journey from seeing letters, then words, sentences, and so on, with the author highlighting each step along the way. This resource covers every aspect of reading, starting with two fundamental processes: reading by sight and reading by sound. It also addresses reading comprehension at all levels, from reading for understanding at early levels to inferring deeper meaning from texts and novels in high school. The author also considers the undeniable connection between reading and writing, as well as the important role of motivation as it relates to reading. Finally, as a cutting-edge researcher, Willingham tackles the intersection of our rapidly changing technology and its effects on learning to read and reading. Every teacher, reading specialist, literacy coach, and school administrator will find this book invaluable. Understanding the fascinating science behind the magic of reading is essential for every educator. Indeed, every "reader" will be captivated by the dynamic but invisible workings of their own minds.

In this revolutionary, comprehensive, and accessible guide on how the brain learns, discover how to study more efficiently and effectively, shrug away exam stress, and most of all, enjoy learning. When we study, we tend to focus on the tasks we can most easily control—such as highlighting and rereading—but these practices only give the illusion of mastery. As Dan Willingham, professor of psychology and bestselling author, explains, familiarity is not the same as comprehension. Perfect for teachers and students of all ages, Outsmart Your Brain provides real-world practices and the latest research on how to train your brain for better learning. Each chapter provides clear and specific strategies while also explaining why traditional study processes do not work. Grounded in scientifically backed practical advice, this is the ultimate guide to improving grades and better understanding the power of our own brains.

Explains foundational experiments and basic theories of cognition, and explains how they relate, in a clear, structured narrative.

For undergraduate courses or beginning graduate courses in Introductory Cognitive Psychology. Uses a unique question-and-answer format to help students understand why cognitive psychologists approach problems as they do. This text explains the questions cognitive psychologists ask, gives clear answers to students, and provides interesting, lively, and comprehensive coverage of controversies in the field. Pedagogical features ask students to apply what they have learned to their daily lives. Neuroscience Boxes in each chapter offer supplemental material for instructors to cover neuroscience in their courses if they choose.

This highly readable book offers comprehensive coverage of classic cognitive psychology and up45to45the45minute coverage of controversies in the field in an interesting, lively manner that assumes no prior knowledge of cognitive psychology. The Approach of Cognitive Psychology. Visual Perception. Attention. Sensory Memory and Primary Memory. Memory Encoding, Retrieval, and Storage. Visual Imagery. Motor Control. Decision Making and Deductive Reasoning. Problem Solving. Language. For anyone interested in introductory cognitive psychology.

En esta revolucionaria, completa y accesible guía sobre cómo aprende el cerebro, descubrirás cómo estudiar de manera más eficiente y efectiva, podrás evitar el estrés de los exámenes y, lo que es mejor, disfrutarás aprendiendo. Cuando estudiamos, tendemos a centrarnos en aquellas tareas que controlamos más fácilmente –como subrayar y releer–, pero estas prácticas sólo nos proporcionan la ilusión de que dominamos el temario. Como explica Dan Willingham (profesor de psicología y autor de superventas), «confianza» no es lo mismo que «comprensión». Perfecto para profesores y estudiantes, Sé más listo que tu cerebro nos descubre prácticas del mundo real y las últimas investigaciones sobre cómo entrenar tu cerebro para conseguir un mejor aprendizaje. En cada uno de los capítulos se exponen estrategias claras y específicas, a la vez que también se explica por qué las técnicas de estudio tradicionales ya no funcionan. Basada en consejos prácticos de evidencia científica comprobada, Sé más listo que tu cerebro es la guía definitiva para mejorar las notas y comprender mejor el poder de la mente.

In deze nieuwe Nederlandse editie van het befaamde boek ‘Why Don’t Students Like School?’ geeft cognitief psycholoog Daniel Willingham op onderzoek gebaseerde inzichten en praktische adviezen over effectieve leerstrategieën. Dit boek legt uit hoe jij en je leerlingen denken en leren en helpt je zodoende je onderwijspraktijk te verbeteren. Het onthult het belang van verhalen, emotie, geheugen, context en routine bij het opbouwen van kennis en het creëren van blijvende leerervaringen. - Waarom onthouden leerlingen alles van tv, maar vergeten ze alles wat je zegt? - Hoe kun je leerlingen de vaardigheden aanleren die ze werkelijk nodig hebben terwijl gestandaardiseerde toetsen alleen naar feitenkennis vragen? - Kun je onderwijs aanpassen aan verschillende leerstijlen? Dit boek geeft antwoorden op deze vragen en biedt praktische adviezen om je leerlingen te helpen beter te leren. ‘Waarom leren niet vanzelf gaat’ is een waardevol boek voor zowel ervaren als beginnende leerkrachten, leerkrachten in opleiding en schooldirecties.