The ABCs of how we learn : 26 scientifically proven approaches, how they work, and when to use them

Schwartz, Daniel L. (author.). Tsang, Jessica M., (author.). Blair, Kristen P. (author.).

Summary: "Covers field-defining learning theories ranging from behaviorism (R is for Reward) to cognitive psychology (S is for Self-Explanation) to social psychology (O is for Observation). The chapters also introduce lesser-known theories ... relevant to practice, such as arousal theory (X is for eXcitement). Together the theories, evidence, and strategies from each chapter can be combined ... to create ... learning plans and the means to know if they succeed"--Page 4 of cover.

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ISBN: 9780393709261 (pbk.)
ISBN: 0393709264 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
xvi, 367 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York, NY : W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., [2016]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

A is for analogy : finding the general principle -- B is for belonging : silencing anxiety and buying in -- C is for contrasting cases : discerning critical information -- D is for deliberate practice : becoming an expert -- E is for elaboration : making memories meaningful -- F is for feedback : supporting self-improvement -- G is for generation : building lasting memories -- H is for hands on : recruiting the body's intelligence -- I is for imaginative play : developing cognitive control -- J is for just-in-time telling : making lectures and readings work -- K is for knowledge : essay on efficiency and innovation in knowledge -- L is for listening and sharing : learning more together than alone -- M is for making : producing interest and practical knowledge -- N is for norms : cultivating the rules of the game -- O is for observation : imitating feelings and procedures -- P is for participation : getting into the game -- Q is for question driven : creating a reason to inquire -- R is for reward : motivating behavior -- S is for self-explanation : going beyond the information given -- T is for teaching : taking responsibility for others' understanding -- U is for undoing : overcoming misconceptions and misplaced reasoning -- V is for visualization : inventing structure for complex information -- W is for worked examples : acquiring skills and procedures -- X is for eXcitement : turning up attention and arousal -- Y is for yes I can : increasing self-efficacy -- Z is for ZZZs : consolidating the memories of the day.