Willingham, Daniel T.
Why Don't Students Like School?: A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions About How the Mind Works and What It Means for the Classroom
- ISBN 13:
- 9781119715665
- author:
- Willingham, Daniel T.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 14.9 x 2.3 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Education, Educational Psychology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Why Don't Students Like School? A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions About How the Mind Works and What It Means for the Classroom by Daniel T. Willingham
This book offers practical advice on how to improve your teaching practice by explaining how you and your students think and learn. Drawing on the latest cognitive science research, Willingham reveals the importance of story, emotion, memory, context, and routine in building knowledge and creating lasting learning experiences.
With a focus on evidence-based principles and clear applications for the classroom, this book provides valuable insights for both veteran and novice teachers, as well as staff development professionals who work with them. Discover how to adjust your teaching to meet different learning styles and create a more effective learning environment.