Author : Josh Waitzkin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 21,67 MB
Release : 2008-05-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0743277465
An eight-time national chess champion and world champion martial artist shares the lessons he has learned from two very different competitive arenas, identifying key principles about learning and performance that readers can apply to their life goals. Reprint. 35,000 first printing.
Author : Shari Tishman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 10,94 MB
Release : 2017-10-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 1315283794
Slow Looking provides a robust argument for the importance of slow looking in learning environments both general and specialized, formal and informal, and its connection to major concepts in teaching, learning, and knowledge. A museum-originated practice increasingly seen as holding wide educational benefits, slow looking contends that patient, immersive attention to content can produce active cognitive opportunities for meaning-making and critical thinking that may not be possible though high-speed means of information delivery. Addressing the multi-disciplinary applications of this purposeful behavioral practice, this book draws examples from the visual arts, literature, science, and everyday life, using original, real-world scenarios to illustrate the complexities and rewards of slow looking.
Author : James E. Zull
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 37,52 MB
Release : 2023-07-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 1000981436
Neuroscience tells us that the products of the mind--thought, emotions, artistic creation--are the result of the interactions of the biological brain with our senses and the physical world: in short, that thinking and learning are the products of a biological process.This realization, that learning actually alters the brain by changing the number and strength of synapses, offers a powerful foundation for rethinking teaching practice and one's philosophy of teaching.James Zull invites teachers in higher education or any other setting to accompany him in his exploration of what scientists can tell us about the brain and to discover how this knowledge can influence the practice of teaching. He describes the brain in clear non-technical language and an engaging conversational tone, highlighting its functions and parts and how they interact, and always relating them to the real world of the classroom and his own evolution as a teacher. "The Art of Changing the Brain" is grounded in the practicalities and challenges of creating effective opportunities for deep and lasting learning, and of dealing with students as unique learners.
Author : Geoffrey Caine
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 48,12 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Education
ISBN : 1416610898
-How to create a field of listening.
Author : David Spiegelhalter
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 47,56 MB
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 1541618521
In this "important and comprehensive" guide to statistical thinking (New Yorker), discover how data literacy is changing the world and gives you a better understanding of life’s biggest problems. Statistics are everywhere, as integral to science as they are to business, and in the popular media hundreds of times a day. In this age of big data, a basic grasp of statistical literacy is more important than ever if we want to separate the fact from the fiction, the ostentatious embellishments from the raw evidence -- and even more so if we hope to participate in the future, rather than being simple bystanders. In The Art of Statistics, world-renowned statistician David Spiegelhalter shows readers how to derive knowledge from raw data by focusing on the concepts and connections behind the math. Drawing on real world examples to introduce complex issues, he shows us how statistics can help us determine the luckiest passenger on the Titanic, whether a notorious serial killer could have been caught earlier, and if screening for ovarian cancer is beneficial. The Art of Statistics not only shows us how mathematicians have used statistical science to solve these problems -- it teaches us how we too can think like statisticians. We learn how to clarify our questions, assumptions, and expectations when approaching a problem, and -- perhaps even more importantly -- we learn how to responsibly interpret the answers we receive. Combining the incomparable insight of an expert with the playful enthusiasm of an aficionado, The Art of Statistics is the definitive guide to stats that every modern person needs.
Author : Richard W. Hamming
Publisher : Stripe Press
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 18,29 MB
Release : 2020-05-26
Category : Computers
ISBN : 195395331X
A groundbreaking treatise by one of the great mathematicians of our time, who argues that highly effective thinking can be learned. What spurs on and inspires a great idea? Can we train ourselves to think in a way that will enable world-changing understandings and insights to emerge? Richard Hamming said we can, and first inspired a generation of engineers, scientists, and researchers in 1986 with "You and Your Research," an electrifying sermon on why some scientists do great work, why most don't, why he did, and why you should, too. The Art of Doing Science and Engineering is the full expression of what "You and Your Research" outlined. It's a book about thinking; more specifically, a style of thinking by which great ideas are conceived. The book is filled with stories of great people performing mighty deeds––but they are not meant to simply be admired. Instead, they are to be aspired to, learned from, and surpassed. Hamming consistently returns to Shannon’s information theory, Einstein’s relativity, Grace Hopper’s work on high-level programming, Kaiser’s work on digital fillers, and his own error-correcting codes. He also recounts a number of his spectacular failures as clear examples of what to avoid. Originally published in 1996 and adapted from a course that Hamming taught at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, this edition includes an all-new foreword by designer, engineer, and founder of Dynamicland Bret Victor, and more than 70 redrawn graphs and charts. The Art of Doing Science and Engineering is a reminder that a childlike capacity for learning and creativity are accessible to everyone. Hamming was as much a teacher as a scientist, and having spent a lifetime forming and confirming a theory of great people, he prepares the next generation for even greater greatness.
Author : Robert J. Marzano
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 18,49 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Education
ISBN : 1416606580
Presents a model for ensuring quality teaching that balances the necessity of research-based data with the equally vital need to understand the strengths and weaknesses of individual students.
Author : Daniel R. Schwarz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 28,1 MB
Release : 2016-02-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1118974859
How to Succeed in College and Beyond is an insightful, inspired guide to the undergraduate experience that helps students balance the joy of learning with the necessity of career preparation. Features a wealth of advice for getting the most from an undergraduate education, especially inthe areas of arts and humanities, written by an experienced educator and mentor Covers the entire undergraduate experience, from high school preparation, applications,financial aid, each undergraduate year from freshman to senior, junior year abroad course selection, and extra-curricular activities, to independent study, honors essays, graduate school, dissertations, and career searches Discusses the benefits of pursuing an arts and humanities degree including how to write effectively, speak articulately, and think critically and discusses how to balance the joy and practicality of education in terms of getting vocationally-focused qualifications. Packed with information that is as helpful to students as it is to their parents, teachers, and advisors, this guide is a indispensible resource for prospective and present undergraduates
Author : Laeticia L.
Publisher :
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 41,24 MB
Release : 2015-02-12
Category :
ISBN : 9781508467304
The Art of Learning: A Simple Handbook to Improve Your Learning TechniquesHow would you like to master the study techniques needed for you to learn the new information and skills that you need for school, work, or life in general? Learning is inevitable and is an inescapable part of life. Even if you have already acquired all of your academic degrees, your quest for further intellectual, psychological, and even spiritual growth is a never-ending one. As you navigate through life, you will certainly encounter more opportunities to learn and to augment your knowledge of life. This book is not intended merely for students, but also for professionals and anyone who is learning a new skill, a foreign language, or any pertinent information that will make him or her a better, fuller person. In The Art of Learning: A Simple Handbook to Improve Your Learning Techniques, you will learn:*The basic preparation needed to succeed in any kind of learning project*How to understand and take advantage of your personal learning style*The necessary techniques for learning a new language*Some tips and techniques for improving your math learning abilities*A strategy for learning more effectively in the area of science*Techniques for learning and recalling what you've learned in history.*Get better with your English literature*Tips and tricks to overcome Procrastination*Grow a new Mindset to support your learningAs you've seen above this book contains many helpful insights and useful tips and tactics on how to learn things more efficiently and effectively. Of course, that includes helping you improve your memory, levels of concentration, and mental agility. The most important takeaway from this book is the comfort in knowing that learning is as an evolving process - one that makes you grow not just mentally, but also emotionally and psychologically. Take heart in the fact that every person has a unique approach when it comes to learning, and I hope this book was able to empower you with easy and simple strategies to enhance your learning style. With a positive attitude and a huge dose of determination, you can reach your goals and get that life of learning you've always wanted.ACT NOW! Click the BUY button!
Author : Karen Andreola
Publisher : Charlotte Mason Reseach & Supply Company
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 36,22 MB
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Educational philosophy
ISBN : 9781889209029
A thorough chapter-by-chapter overview of the inspiring teaching principles of Christian educator Charlotte Mason, this book reveals the practical day by day method of how to teach "the Charlotte Mason way". The author offers friendly advice, and humor, along with the joys and struggles of real homeschool life. The book covers education, parenting, homeschooling and lots of encouraging advice for mothers.
