Why Don't Students Like School?: A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions About How the Mind Works and What It Means for the Classroom
Why Don't Students Like School?: A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions About How the Mind Works and What It Means for the Classroom
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009180
Book • Nonfiction
2009
Adult
18+ years
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In Why Don't Students Like School?, Daniel T. Willingham, a cognitive scientist, explores how the mind functions in educational contexts. He examines cognitive principles to explain student disengagement and offers strategies to make learning more engaging and effective by aligning teaching methods with how students process information.
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Why Don't Students Like School? by Daniel T. Willingham offers insightful cognitive science principles applied to education, praised for its practical advice to improve teaching methods. However, some critics argue it oversimplifies complex topics. Overall, it's valued for connecting scientific research to classroom dynamics effectively.
Who Should Read Why Don't Students Like School?: A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions About How the Mind Works and What It Means for the Classroom?
Readers interested in Why Don’t Students Like School? might also enjoy books like Mindset by Carol S. Dweck or Educated by Tara Westover. The book appeals to educators, parents, and cognitive psychology enthusiasts seeking practical insights into students' learning processes.
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Book • Nonfiction
2009
Adult
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