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Learning How To Learn: How to Succeed in School Without Spending All Your Time Studying; A Guide forKids and Teens Paperback – 15 October 2018
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- Publisher : Tarcher; 1st edition (15 October 2018)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 240 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0143132547
- ISBN-13 : 978-0143132547
- Reading age : 11 - 17 years
- Dimensions : 15.21 x 1.73 x 22.83 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 1,134 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"A fun, practical book about how to help your kids build the most important skill in life: the skill of learning."
--Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take, Originals, and Option B with Sheryl Sandberg Young people are expected to learn, but are rarely taught how. This book does that job beautifully. Based on the latest research, Learning How to Learn conveys ideas and strategies simply and directly, covering all the bases. I wish someone had given me this book when I was in middle or high school. If you have (or know) children this age, do them a favor and give them this book."
--Henry L. Roediger III, coauthor of Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning The authors' neuroscience-grounded, yet real-life, approach will be of value to learners of any age.
--Adam Gazzaley, MD, PhD, Professor in Neurology, Physiology, and Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco "In this highly readable and lively book, the authors illustrate how the brain and behavioral dynamics underlie effective learning--and they do so in a way that young learners will find understandable and even entertaining."
--Robert A. Bjork, Distinguished Research Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles Learning How to Learn shows kids and teens that a little knowledge of how their brain works goes a long way in helping them improve their learning and studying success. This unique book is full of fun learning strategies--I highly recommend it!"
--Paula Tallal, PhD, Board of Governors Professor Emeritus of Neuroscience at Rutgers University and cofounder of Scientific Learning Corporation "I devoured Learning How to Learn in three sittings (I needed time for diffuse thinking, active recall, and sleep). A terrific book!"
--Jeff Sandefer, cofounder of Acton Academy "This book helps students understand how to learn more effectively. My 10th grade daughter especially enjoys applying the technique of 'sleeping on it' to enhance her recall."
--Todd Troutman, Dean, Science and Mathematics, Mott Community College
--Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take, Originals, and Option B with Sheryl Sandberg Young people are expected to learn, but are rarely taught how. This book does that job beautifully. Based on the latest research, Learning How to Learn conveys ideas and strategies simply and directly, covering all the bases. I wish someone had given me this book when I was in middle or high school. If you have (or know) children this age, do them a favor and give them this book."
--Henry L. Roediger III, coauthor of Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning The authors' neuroscience-grounded, yet real-life, approach will be of value to learners of any age.
--Adam Gazzaley, MD, PhD, Professor in Neurology, Physiology, and Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco "In this highly readable and lively book, the authors illustrate how the brain and behavioral dynamics underlie effective learning--and they do so in a way that young learners will find understandable and even entertaining."
--Robert A. Bjork, Distinguished Research Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles Learning How to Learn shows kids and teens that a little knowledge of how their brain works goes a long way in helping them improve their learning and studying success. This unique book is full of fun learning strategies--I highly recommend it!"
--Paula Tallal, PhD, Board of Governors Professor Emeritus of Neuroscience at Rutgers University and cofounder of Scientific Learning Corporation "I devoured Learning How to Learn in three sittings (I needed time for diffuse thinking, active recall, and sleep). A terrific book!"
--Jeff Sandefer, cofounder of Acton Academy "This book helps students understand how to learn more effectively. My 10th grade daughter especially enjoys applying the technique of 'sleeping on it' to enhance her recall."
--Todd Troutman, Dean, Science and Mathematics, Mott Community College
Book Description
Most kids go through their entire student career without ever having read a book on how to learn effectively. This guide for kids and teens, from the bestselling author of A Mind for Numbers, meets that fundamental need.
About the Author
Barbara Oakley is a professor of engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, and Ram n y Cajal Distinguished Scholar of Global Digital Learning at McMaster University. Her research involves bioengineering with an emphasis on neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Dr. Oakley teaches the massive open online courses (MOOCs) "Learning How to Learn" (the world's most popular course) and "Mindshift," alongside legendary neuroscientist Terrence Sejnowski. Dr. Oakley has received many awards for her teaching, including the American Society of Engineering Education's Chester F. Carlson Award for technical innovation in education and the National Science Foundation New Century Scholar Award.
Terrence Sejnowski is the Francis Crick Professor at The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, where he also directs the Computational Neurobiology Laboratory. He is among only twelve living scientists who has been elected to the Institute of Medicine, the National Academy of Sciences, and the National Academy of Engineering.
Alistair McConville is the Deputy Head of Bedales School, one of England's most prestigious private K-12 schools.
Terrence Sejnowski is the Francis Crick Professor at The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, where he also directs the Computational Neurobiology Laboratory. He is among only twelve living scientists who has been elected to the Institute of Medicine, the National Academy of Sciences, and the National Academy of Engineering.
Alistair McConville is the Deputy Head of Bedales School, one of England's most prestigious private K-12 schools.
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I was lucky enough to do the Learning How to Learn MOOC over 2 years ago and I am still interested in receiving the weekly emails from the authors. What they teach about the learning functions of the brain and various methods of using its potential, is so important to know, it should be on every schools curriculum. I have found it helped me immensely and now I have purchased this book I am looking forward to helping my children learn the most effective way. No matter what they need to learn at school, this book is all about finding the most suitable and sensible way for them to learn effectively.
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Well written with simple logical explanations and useful tips to help kids study and also to help parents understand the theory behind it.
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johnavon
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one of the best books on learning how to learn
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 March 2019Verified Purchase
This is the best book that I have read on learning how to learn. I have studied to masters degree level, and I have learned some of the things described in this book the hard way. I wish I had had this book when I started studying.
I'm now trying to explain studying to a teenager. As a result, I have read around 10 books on learning techniques. This is by far the best. It describes learning how to learn in a very approachable way, and gives very good advice. The book is based on the latest psychological research, and there are many references at the back if you wish to go further.
I thoroughly recommend this book for both teenagers and adults.
I'm now trying to explain studying to a teenager. As a result, I have read around 10 books on learning techniques. This is by far the best. It describes learning how to learn in a very approachable way, and gives very good advice. The book is based on the latest psychological research, and there are many references at the back if you wish to go further.
I thoroughly recommend this book for both teenagers and adults.
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Anon
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Unlock your brain no matter what your age
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 December 2018Verified Purchase
All those how-to-study books I read back in the day meant nothing because they never explained how to LEARN. In this book Dr. Oakley explains how to learn in a fun, interesting way. I bought this book as a companion to the book for adults, "A Mind For Numbers" in case I couldn't understand something in the adult-level book. No worries there. This book, the kids book, is full of practical how-to, useful tips and encouragement. The method is not elaborate and it works. Explanations are amusing and do-able for anyone, even neuro-diverse types. I've sent copies to several teens and have recommended this book to more than one person. Likely a life-changing book for that kid you're worried about.
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Eudaimonia
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Every school should teach this
Reviewed in India on 29 October 2018Verified Purchase
My main takeaways from the book were:
1. Active recall and doing well in tests
2. Beating procrastination
3. Interleaving topics to understand better
4. Creating strong Brain-Links for better learning
5. Memorization Techniques
6. Using your weakness as a strength if you are a slow learner
7. Most importantly, Diffuse and Focused mode of thinking
and a lot more.
The book fulfilled my expectations. I wish I had found this when I was in school or college. But better late than never.
1. Active recall and doing well in tests
2. Beating procrastination
3. Interleaving topics to understand better
4. Creating strong Brain-Links for better learning
5. Memorization Techniques
6. Using your weakness as a strength if you are a slow learner
7. Most importantly, Diffuse and Focused mode of thinking
and a lot more.
The book fulfilled my expectations. I wish I had found this when I was in school or college. But better late than never.
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C and D
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Fantastic read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 September 2018Verified Purchase
If you thought you knew everything about teaching and learning then think again! This book allows for a complete reflection as well as giving you the science behind some of the things we tell our students to do. Now you can tell them why.
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Claire White
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Insights for learning and being more productive
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 November 2020Verified Purchase
A brilliant book, I bought this to translate some of the concepts and ideas from the Learning to Learn course for my son. It is an entertaining read and had great insight into how we learn and what really works when tackling any subject.