Learning How to Learn
Author: Oakley PhD, Barbara
ISBN: 9780143132547
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Year first published: 15 Oct 2018
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback / softback
A surprisingly simple way for students to master any subject--based on one of the worldP#39;s most popular online courses and the bestselling book Plt;IPgt;A Mind for NumbersPlt;/IPgt;
Plt;bPgt;A surprisingly simple way for students to master any subjectP#8212;based on one of the worldP#39;s most popular online courses and the bestselling book Plt;iPgt;A Mind for NumbersPlt;/iPgt;Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;iPgt;A Mind for Numbers Plt;/iPgt;and its wildly popular online companion course Pquot;Learning How to LearnPquot; have empowered more than two million learners of all ages from around the world to master subjects that they once struggled with. Fans often wish theyP#39;d discovered these learning strategies earlier and ask how they can help their kids master these skills as well. Now in this new book for kids and teens, the authors reveal how to make the most of time spent studying. Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at firstP#8212;the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. This book explains:Plt;ulPgt;Plt;liPgt;Why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning processPlt;/liPgt;Plt;liPgt;How to avoid Pquot;rut thinkPquot; in order to think outside the boxPlt;/liPgt;Plt;liPgt;Why having a poor memory can be a good thingPlt;/liPgt;Plt;liPgt;The value of metaphors in developing understandingPlt;/liPgt;Plt;liPgt;A simple, yet powerful, way to stop procrastinatingPlt;/liPgt;Plt;/ulPgt;Filled with illustrations, application questions, and exercises, this book makes learning easy and fun.
ISBN: 9780143132547
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Year first published: 15 Oct 2018
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback / softback
A surprisingly simple way for students to master any subject--based on one of the worldP#39;s most popular online courses and the bestselling book Plt;IPgt;A Mind for NumbersPlt;/IPgt;
Plt;bPgt;A surprisingly simple way for students to master any subjectP#8212;based on one of the worldP#39;s most popular online courses and the bestselling book Plt;iPgt;A Mind for NumbersPlt;/iPgt;Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;iPgt;A Mind for Numbers Plt;/iPgt;and its wildly popular online companion course Pquot;Learning How to LearnPquot; have empowered more than two million learners of all ages from around the world to master subjects that they once struggled with. Fans often wish theyP#39;d discovered these learning strategies earlier and ask how they can help their kids master these skills as well. Now in this new book for kids and teens, the authors reveal how to make the most of time spent studying. Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at firstP#8212;the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. This book explains:Plt;ulPgt;Plt;liPgt;Why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning processPlt;/liPgt;Plt;liPgt;How to avoid Pquot;rut thinkPquot; in order to think outside the boxPlt;/liPgt;Plt;liPgt;Why having a poor memory can be a good thingPlt;/liPgt;Plt;liPgt;The value of metaphors in developing understandingPlt;/liPgt;Plt;liPgt;A simple, yet powerful, way to stop procrastinatingPlt;/liPgt;Plt;/ulPgt;Filled with illustrations, application questions, and exercises, this book makes learning easy and fun.
