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
Why Don’t Students Like School?
by Daniel T. Willingham
Willingham masterfully explains cognitive science research in accessible language. Covers working memory, attention and learning, motivation theory, and why students remember what they think about. Must-read for neuroscience professional development for educators.
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Classroom Instruction, Cognitive Science, K-12 Education, Working Memory
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
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
by Daniel H. Pink
Essential reading for motivation science for teachers. Explains intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation, autonomy, mastery, and purpose. Perfect for understanding student engagement and creating brain-based teaching environments that motivate.
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Intrinsic Motivation, Motivation Science, Motivation Theory, Student Engagement
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
by Carol S. Dweck
Foundational work on growth mindset theory. Essential for cognitive science professional development focused on motivation and student engagement. Shows how brain-based teaching can foster resilience and learning orientation in K-12 education.
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Growth Mindset, K-12 Education, Motivation, Student Engagement
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