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Praise for How Learning Works

“How Learning Works is the perfect title for this stunning e book. Drawing upon new research in psychology, education, and cognitive science, the authors have demystified a posh topic into clear explanations of seven powerful learning principles. Full of great ideas and practical advice, all in accordance with solid research evidence, this e book is standard reading for instructors in any respect levels who want to improve their students’ learning.”
—Barbara Gross Davis, assistant vice chancellor for academic development, University of California, Berkeley, and writer, Tools for Teaching

“This e book is a must-read for every instructor, new or experienced. Although I actually have been teaching for nearly thirty years, as I read this e book I found myself resonating with many of its ideas, and I discovered new ways of considering teaching.”
—Eugenia T. Paulus, professor of chemistry, North Hennepin Community College, and 2008 U.S. Community Colleges Professor of the Year from The Carnegie Groundwork for the Development of Teaching and the Council for Development and Assist of Education

“Thank you Carnegie Mellon for making available what has previously been inaccessible to those of us who aren’t learning scientists. Your focal point on the essence of learning combined with concrete examples of the daily challenges of teaching and clear tactical strategies for faculty to trust is a welcome work. I will recommend this e book to all my colleagues.”
—Catherine M. Casserly, senior partner, The Carnegie Groundwork for the Development of Teaching

“As you read about each of the seven fundamental learning principles in this e book, you will find suggestions that is grounded in learning theory, based on research evidence, relevant to college teaching, and easy to understand. The authors have extensive talents and journey in making use of the science of learning to college teaching, and they graciously share it with you in this organized and readable e book.”
—From the Foreword by Richard E. Mayer, professor of psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara; coauthor, e-Learning and the Science of Instruction; and writer, Multimedia Learning

• How Learning Works Seven Research Primarily based Principles for Smart Teaching