|  | Ambrose, Susan A. / Bridges, Michael W. / DiPietro, Michele / Lovett, Marsha C. / Norman, Marie K.
How Learning Works
Seven Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching
 - May 2010
33.90 Euro
2010. 336 Pages, Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0-470-48410-1
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-48410-4 - John Wiley & Sons
Sample Chapter
Detailed description
Distilling the research literature and translating the scientific approach into language relevant to a college or university teacher, this book introduces seven general principles of how students learn. The authors have drawn on research from a breadth of perspectives (cognitive, developmental, and social psychology; educational research; anthropology; demographics; organizational behavior) to identify a set of key principles underlying learning, from how effective organization enhances retrieval and use of information to what impacts motivation. Integrating theory with real-classroom examples in practice, this book helps faculty to apply cognitive science advances to improve their own teaching.
From the contents
List of Figures, Tables, and Exhibits.
Foreword (Richard E. Mayer).
Acknowledgments.
About the Authors.
Introduction Bridging Learning Research and Teaching Practice.
1 How Does Students' Prior Knowledge Affect Their Learning?
2 How Does the Way Students Organize Knowledge Affect Their Learning?
3 What Factors Motivate Students to Learn?
4 How Do Students Develop Mastery?
5 What Kinds of Practice and Feedback Enhance Learning?
6 Why Do Student Development and Course Climate Matter for Student Learning?
7 How Do Students Become Self-Directed Learners?
Conclusion Applying the Seven Principles to Ourselves.
Appendices.
Appendix A What Is Student Self-Assessment and How Can We Use It?
Appendix B What Are Concept Maps and How Can We Use Them?
Appendix C What Are Rubrics and How Can We Use Them?
Appendix D What Are Learning Objectives and How Can We Use Them?
Appendix E What Are Ground Rules and How Can We Use Them?
Appendix F What Are Exam Wrappers and How Can We Use Them?
Appendix G What Are Checklists and How Can We Use Them?
Appendix H What Is Reader Response/Peer Review and How Can We Use It?
References.
Name Index.
Subject Index.
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