How learning works : seven research-based principles for smart teaching - Ambrose, Susan A., 1958-; Bridges, Michael W.; DiPietro, Michele; Lovett, Marsha C.; Norman, Marie K. (San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, 2010)
Introduction: Bridging learning research and teaching practice -- How does students' prior knowledge affect their learning? -- How does the way students organize knowledge affect their learning? -- What factors motivate students to learn? -- How do students develop mastery? -- What kinds of practice and feedback enhance learning? -- Why do student development and course climate matter for student learning? -- How do students become self-directed learners? -- 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?
Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-284) and index.
PDC, CSE
Keywords: Effective teaching -- Case studies; Educational innovations -- Case studies; School improvement programs -- Case studies; Learning, Psychology of -- Case studies