How Do We Learn?: A Scientific Approach to Learning and Teaching (Evidence-Based Education) (Paperback)

Foreword by Doug Lemov ix

Introduction 1

Section 1 The Science of How we Learn

1.1 The Scientific Study of Learning and Teaching 7

Section 2 The Cognitive Processes of Learning

2.1 Components of Memory 25

2.2 Organization of Memory 35

2.3 Memory Processes 45

2.4 Reorganization of Memory 61

2.5 Transfer of Learning 71

2.6 Working Memory 83

2.7 Deep Learning 95

Section 3 Social and Emotional Factors in Learning

3.1 The Role of Emotions in Learning 109

3.2 Motivation 123

3.3 Beliefs 137

3.4 The Social Dimension of Learning 155

Section 4 Self- Regulation of Learning

4.1 Metacognition 167

4.2 Self- Control 175

4.3 Emotional Self- Regulation 183

4.4 Resilience and Grit 193

Section 5 Key Teaching Processes

5.1 Instruction 203

5.2 Feedback 213

5.3 Assessment 225

Appendix: Pseudoscientific Myths About Learning 237

References 249