Why Don’t Students Like School?
by Daniel T. Willingham
In his foundational book, Willingham explains cognitive science research in accessible language. In his exploration of working memory, attention, motivation, and the “simple model of learning,” Willingham offers the most-quoted line in this field: “memory is the residue of thought.”
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Classroom Instruction, Cognitive Science, K-12 Education, Working Memory
make it stick: The Science of Successful Learning
by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, Mark A. McDaniel
Essential reading for cognitive science for teachers. This book translates research on retrieval practice, spaced learning, and interleaving into practical evidence-based teaching strategies. Perfect for teacher professional development and understanding how brain-based teaching works.
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Cognitive Science, Evidence-Based Teaching, Retrieval Practice, Spaced Learning
Understanding How We Learn
by Yana Weinstein, Megan Sumeracki
Practical guide to learning science for teachers. Covers six evidence-based teaching strategies backed by cognitive science research: spaced practice, retrieval practice, elaboration, interleaving, concrete examples, and dual coding. Perfect for teacher training programs.
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Cognitive Science, Evidence-Based Strategies, Learning Science, Teacher Training
Powerful Teaching
by Pooja K. Agarwal, Patrice M. Bain
Deep dive into retrieval practice and spaced learning. Translates cognitive science research into practical working memory strategies for classroom use. Essential for teacher professional development workshops on evidence-based education.
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Evidence-Based Education, Retrieval Practice, Teacher Professional Development, Working Memory