Research-based insights and practical advice about effective learning strategies In this new
edition of the highly regarded Why Don't Students Like School? cognitive psychologist Daniel
Willingham turns his research on the biological and cognitive basis of learning into workable
teaching techniques. This book will help you improve your teaching practice by explaining how
you and your students think and learn. It reveals the importance of story emotion memory
context and routine in building knowledge and creating lasting learning experiences. With a
treasure trove of updated material this edition draws its themes from the most frequently
asked questions in Willingham's Ask the Cognitive Scientist column in the American Educator.
How can you teach students the skills they need when standardized testing just requires facts?
Why do students remember everything on TV but forget everything you say? How can you adjust
your teaching for different learning styles? Read this book for the answers to these questions
and for practical advice on helping your learners learn better. Discover easy-to-understand
evidence-based principles with clear applications for the classroom * Update yourself on the
latest cognitive science research and new teacher-tested pedagogical tools * Learn about
Willingham's surprising findings such as that you cannot develop thinking skills without facts
* Understand the brain's workings to help you hone your teaching skills Why Students Don't Like
School is a valuable resource for both veteran and novice teachers teachers-in-training and
for the principals administrators and staff development professionals who work with them.
