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How we learn

the surprising truth about when, where, and why it happens

byBenedict Carey

Genres: Education Health Psychology Cognitive Behavioral Therapy The Psychology of Happiness

Who is this book for? Readers interested in psychology, education, and self-improvement will find this book valuable.

Topics Importance of sleep in learningCognitive processesImpact of routine on learningStrategies for improving recallOptimal learning environmentsBalancing focus and distractionMemory retentionEffective study habitsThe role of forgetting in learningBenefits of daydreamingLearningMemorySelf-Improvement

MoodHopeful, Reflective

From an early age, we are told that restlessness, distraction, and ignorance are the enemies of success. Learning is all self-discipline, so we must confine ourselves to designated study areas, turn off the music, and maintain a strict ritual. But what if almost everything we were told about learning is wrong? And what if there was a way to achieve more with less effort? Here, award-winning science reporter Benedict Carey sifts through decades of education research to uncover the truth about how our brains absorb and retain information. What he discovers is that, from the moment we are born, we all learn quickly, efficiently, and automatically; but in our zeal to systematize the process we have ignored valuable, naturally enjoyable learning tools like forgetting, sleeping, and daydreaming. Is a dedicated desk in a quiet room really the best way to study? Can altering your routine improve your recall? Are there times when distraction is good? Is repetition necessary? Carey's search for answers to these questions yields a wealth of strategies that make learning more a part of our everyday lives--and less of a chore.--From publisher description.

Language

Published on

01/01/2014

Pages

254

Format

Hardcover

ISBN

9780812993882

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waterstones

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9.99 £

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