How Learning Works · Seven Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching by Ambrose, Susan A. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Contents List of Figures, Table, and Exhibits Foreword Acknowledgments About the Authors Introduction: Bridging Learning Research and Teaching Practice

WHAT IS LEARNING? OUR PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING WHAT MAKES THESE PRINCIPLES POWERFUL? INTENDED AUDIENCES HOW TO READ THIS BOOK NOTE

Chapter 1: How Does Students’ Prior Knowledge Affect Their Learning?

WHAT IS GOING ON IN THESE STORIES? WHAT PRINCIPLE OF LEARNING IS AT WORK HERE? WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH TELL US ABOUT PRIOR KNOWLEDGE? WHAT STRATEGIES DOES THE RESEARCH SUGGEST? SUMMARY

Chapter 2: How Does the Way Students Organize Knowledge Affect Their Learning?

WHAT IS GOING ON IN THESE TWO STORIES? WHAT PRINCIPLE OF LEARNING IS AT WORK HERE? WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH TELL US ABOUT KNOWLEDGE ORGANIZATION? WHAT STRATEGIES DOES THE RESEARCH SUGGEST? SUMMARY

Chapter 3: What Factors Motivate Students to Learn?

WHAT IS GOING ON IN THESE STORIES? WHAT PRINCIPLE OF LEARNING IS AT WORK HERE? WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH TELL US ABOUT MOTIVATION? WHAT STRATEGIES DOES THE RESEARCH SUGGEST? SUMMARY

Chapter 4: How Do Students Develop Mastery?

WHAT IS GOING ON IN THESE STORIES? WHAT PRINCIPLE OF LEARNING IS AT WORK HERE? WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH TELL US ABOUT MASTERY? WHAT STRATEGIES DOES THE RESEARCH SUGGEST? SUMMARY

Chapter 5: What Kinds of Practice and Feedback Enhance Learning?

WHAT IS GOING ON IN THESE STORIES? WHAT PRINCIPLE OF LEARNING IS AT WORK HERE? WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH TELL US ABOUT PRACTICE? WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH TELL US ABOUT FEEDBACK? WHAT STRATEGIES DOES THE RESEARCH SUGGEST? SUMMARY

Chapter 6: Why Do Student Development and Course Climate Matter for Student Learning?

WHAT IS GOING ON IN THESE TWO STORIES? WHAT PRINCIPLE OF LEARNING IS AT WORK HERE? WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH TELL US ABOUT STUDENT DEVELOPMENT? WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH TELL US ABOUT COURSE CLIMATE? WHAT STRATEGIES DOES THE RESEARCH SUGGEST? SUMMARY

Chapter 7: How Do Students Become Self-Directed Learners?

WHAT IS GOING ON IN THESE STORIES? WHAT PRINCIPLE OF LEARNING IS AT WORK HERE? WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH ABOUT METACOGNITION TELL US? WHAT STRATEGIES DOES THE RESEARCH SUGGEST? SUMMARY

Conclusion: Applying the Seven Principles to Ourselves Appendix A: What Is Student Self-Assessment and How Can We Use It? Appendix B: What Are Concept Maps and How Can We Use Them? Appendix C: What Are Rubrics and How Can We Use Them? Appendix D: What Are Learning Objectives and How Can We Use Them? Appendix E: What Are Ground Rules and How Can We Use Them? Appendix F: What Are Exam Wrappers and How Can We Use Them? Appendix G: What Are Checklists and How Can We Use Them? Appendix H: What Is Reader Response/Peer Review and How Can We Use It? References Name Index Subject Index