Bibliograph

How we learn, the surprising truth about when, where, and why it happens, Benedict Carey

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How we learn, the surprising truth about when, where, and why it happens, Benedict Carey

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How we learn

Oclc number

865158046868225035

Responsibility statement

Benedict Carey

Sub title

the surprising truth about when, where, and why it happens

Summary

Carey sifts through decades of education research and landmark studies to uncover the truth about how our brains absorb and retain information. What he discovers is that, from the moment we are born, we are all learning quickly, efficiently, and automatically; but in our zeal to systematize the process we have ignored valuable, naturally enjoyable learning tools like forgetting, sleeping, and daydreaming. Is a dedicated desk in a quiet room really the best way to study? Can altering your routine improve your recall? Are there times when distraction is good? Carey's search for answers to these questions yields a wealth of strategies that make learning more a part of our everyday lives--and less of a chore

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