The Surprising Truth About When, Where, and Why It Happens
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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.
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We read this one as a group at Pluralsight. The different approaches to having content connect with people were very interesting. Some of the ideas that I really want to explore more include:
Pre-testing as a way to introduce people to a subject. Multi-subject teachings rather than single subject teaching. Giving time to forget and relearn to help drive a topic in. Give people deliberate interruptions when learning. Helping people teach each other as a way to learn.
Excellent book. Actually it gives you new thoughts about how we learn, the not so importance in have the same space to study. How to change space, time and hours of study can help you learn better. The importance of sleep. And other miths about learning.
Very interesting. Gave me some ideas for study tips for my students.
We read this one as a group at Pluralsight. The different approaches to having content connect with people were very interesting. Some of the ideas that I really want to explore more include:
Pre-testing as a way to introduce people to a subject. Multi-subject teachings rather than single subject teaching. Giving time to forget and relearn to help drive a topic in. Give people deliberate interruptions when learning. Helping people teach each other as a way to learn.