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How learning works : seven research-based principles for smart teaching / Susan A. Ambrose, Michael W. Bridges, Michele DiPietro, Marsha C. Lovett, Marie K. Norman ; foreword by Richard E. Mayer.

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From the Inside Flap: Any conversation about effective teaching must begin with a consideration of how students learn. However, instructors may find a gap between resources that focus on the technical research on learning and those that provide practical classroom strategies. How Learning Works prov...

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Main Authors: Ambrose, Susan A., 1958- (Author), Bridges, Michael W. (Author), DiPietro, Michele (Author), Lovett, Marsha (Author), Norman, Marie K. (Author)
Other Authors: Mayer, Richard E., 1947- (writer of foreword.)
Other title:Seven research-based principles for smart teaching.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, [2010]
Edition:First edition.
Series:Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series.
Subjects:
Effective teaching > Case studies.
Educational innovations > Case studies.
School improvement programs > Case studies.
Learning, Psychology of > Case studies.
Teaching.
Learning.
Educational innovations.
Effective teaching.
Learning, Psychology of.
School improvement programs.
Reference works.
Case studies.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : bridging learning research and teaching practice
  • How does students' prior knowledge affect their learning?
  • How does the way students organize knowledge affect their learning?
  • What factors motivate students to learn?
  • How do students develop mastery?
  • What kinds of practice and feedback enhance learning?
  • Why do student development and course climate matter for student learning?
  • How do students become self-directed learners?
  • Conclusion : applying the seven principles to ourselves
  • Appendices.

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