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Books on teaching and learning
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Marc Smith
There were very few good book on teaching and learning when I was teacher. Now there are some great ones (I've written some of them myself).
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Great book. I'm obviously biased!
Smarter: Lessons from the New Science of Learning
Essential reading for every student
Metacognition and Study Skills: Guide for Teachers
A wide ranging look at the essentials
The Psychology of Great Teaching: Key Insights
My first book from 2017 looks at the relationship between emotions, cognition, and learning.
The Emotional Learner | Marc Smith
A delightfully positive look at wellbeing.
Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom - Adrian Bethune
An invaluable guide to seminal studies in education.
How Learning Happens by Kirschner & Hendrick
A wide-ranging look at how to apply psychological techniques to teaching practice.
Psychology in the Classroom: A Teacher's Guide
Aimed at older students, but with some great tips for everyone.
The Psychology of Effective Studying by Paul Penn
There's more to learning than memory, but we can't learn without memory.
What Teachers Need to Know About Memory
A deep dive into the science of memory and learning.
Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning
An in-depth look at academic buoyancy
Becoming Buoyant: Helping Teachers & Students
This book had a huge influence on my teaching and writing.
Building Classroom Success: Eliminating Academic Fear
Kate is the Queen of retrieval practice!
Retrieval Practice: Resources and Research
Teacher Toolkit publish an entire series of short guides on different aspects of learning.
Teacher Toolkit Guide to Memory
A good first read for those wanting to know about about cognitive psychology and learning.
Why Don't Students Like School? - Cognitive Science Insights