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Why Don't Students Like School?
Book • 2009
In 'Why Don't Students Like School?
', Daniel T. Willingham delves into the cognitive science behind how the human mind works and its implications for teaching.
The book addresses ten significant questions about cognition and education, providing evidence-based principles that are actionable for teachers.
Willingham argues that the brain is designed to save us from thinking, and thinking is slow and unreliable, but people enjoy mental work when it is successful.
He emphasizes the importance of factual knowledge preceding skill, the role of memory in learning, and the need for tasks that pose a moderate challenge to engage students.
The book also discusses the limitations of discovery learning, the importance of extended practice, and the need to connect new information to existing knowledge.
Willingham's insights aim to help teachers improve their practice by understanding what students are likely to think about and how to maximize the cognitive engagement of their students.
', Daniel T. Willingham delves into the cognitive science behind how the human mind works and its implications for teaching.
The book addresses ten significant questions about cognition and education, providing evidence-based principles that are actionable for teachers.
Willingham argues that the brain is designed to save us from thinking, and thinking is slow and unreliable, but people enjoy mental work when it is successful.
He emphasizes the importance of factual knowledge preceding skill, the role of memory in learning, and the need for tasks that pose a moderate challenge to engage students.
The book also discusses the limitations of discovery learning, the importance of extended practice, and the need to connect new information to existing knowledge.
Willingham's insights aim to help teachers improve their practice by understanding what students are likely to think about and how to maximize the cognitive engagement of their students.
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