num_pages: 301
description: 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. --Barbara Gross Davis assistant vice chancellor for educational development University of California Berkeley and author Tools for TeachingThis 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. --Eugenia T. Paulus professor of chemistry North Hennepin Community College and 2008 U.S. Community Colleges Professor of the Year from The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of EducationThank 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. --Catherine M. Casserly senior partner The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of TeachingAs 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 Foreword by Richard E. Mayer professor of psychology University of California Santa Barbara; coauthor e-Learning and the Science of Instruction; and author Multimedia Learning
language: English
title: How Learning Works: Seven Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching
publisher: Jossey-Bass