Why don't students like school? : a cognitive scientist answers questions about how the mind works and what it means for your classroom

Summary: This readable book sets out nine principles of how the mind operates and applies it to work in the classroom. Written for K-Gr. 12 teachers, the principles may be applied to many learning settings.

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ISBN: 9780470279304 (hbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN: 0470279303 (hbk. : alk. paper)
Physical Description: print
vi, 180 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c2009.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [167]-169) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Why don't students like school? -- How can I teach students the skills they need when standardized tests require only facts? -- Why do students remember everything that's on television and forget everything I say? -- Why is it so hard for students to understand abstract ideas? -- Is drilling worth it? -- What's the secret to getting students to think like scientists, mathematicians, and historians? -- How should I adjust my teaching for different types of learners? -- How can I help slow learners? -- What about my mind?