How Learning Works

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Eight Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching

By Susan A. Ambrose and Marsha C. Lovett and Michael W. Bridges and Michele DiPietro and Marie K. Norman

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How Learning Works is a comprehensive guide that explores the principles of effective teaching and learning. Drawing on decades of research across various educational fields, the authors present seven key principles that underpin successful learning strategies. This book blends cognitive science with practical examples, offering insights and techniques to enhance instructional practices in classrooms.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in improving teaching and learning processes. It delves into the principles behind how people learn, offering practical strategies based on extensive educational research. Whether you're an educator, a student, or simply keen on understanding the dynamics of effective learning, this book provides valuable insights.

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Apply these eight learning principles for more effective teaching

As educators in the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, we are continuously challenged to keep our courses effective, engaging, relevant, and inclusive. The updated and expanded second edition of How Learning Works can help! It incorporates the latest research, provides a wider range of strategies, and adds a new principle to your toolkit.

Readers will find eight essential learning principles that distil the overwhelming research literature into:

Real-world teaching and learning scenarios
Examples that reflect a diverse set of teaching environments and learner populations
150 practical strategies you can apply to your teaching context

With these practical, broadly applicable insights, you can:

Understand why your successful teaching approaches work
Solve common teaching and learning problems
Adapt your teaching to new modalities (e.g., online, hybrid) and challenges
Ground your innovations in evidence-based practice

Based on research from cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, education, anthropology, and more—this book makes learning work…for you and your students.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119861690

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 March 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 522g

Pages: 336

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Education & Reference Marie K. Norman Marsha C. Lovett Michael W. Bridges Michele DiPietro Non-Fiction Susan A. Ambrose

About the Author

Marsha C. Lovett, PhD, is Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning Innovation and a Teaching Professor of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University.

Michael W. Bridges, PhD, is Executive Director of the University Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Pittsburgh.

Michele DiPietro, PhD, is Executive Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and a Professor in the School of Data Science and Analytics at Kennesaw State University.

Susan A. Ambrose, DA, is retired from Northeastern University, where she was Senior Vice Chancellor for Educational Innovation and a Professor of Education and History.

Marie K. Norman, PhD, is Director of the Innovative Design for Education and Assessment (IDEA) Lab and Associate Professor of Medicine and Clinical and Translational Science at the University of Pittsburgh.