A Guide to Effective Studying and Learning: Practical Strategies from the Science of Learning

In contrast with other texts in the field, which offer advice based on intuition or opinion, A Guide to Effective Studying and Learning is the first text of its kind to be based on learning research. Covering understanding, innovation, creativity, and collaboration & teamwork, this practical guide introduces readers to the actual science of learning. It uses demonstrations to help students understand how recommended techniques actually work and short format and action lists to show them how to apply the science to their own learning.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION What Should Guide us in Learning how to Learn? Chapter 2 SCIENCE A Science Based Approach to Life and Learning Chapter 3 THE SCIENCE OF MEMORY Research Methods in the Science of Learning Chapter 4 METACOGNITION Understanding Your Own Memory Chapter 5 ELABORATION Can You Expand on That? Boosting Learning and Retention Through Elaboration Chapter 6 IMAGERY The Benefits of Imagery on Learning and Training Chapter 7 ORGANIZATION The Importance of Organization For Remembering and Processing Information. Chapter 8 DISTRIBUTED PRACTICE Give It a Break! Spacing Your Study and Practice Chapter 9 TESTING YOURSELF The Benefits of Testing Yourself Often Chapter 10 CUES YOU CAN USE How to Jog Your Memory Chapter 11 LEARNING IS MORE THAN REMEMBERING Enhancing Understanding Chapter 12 SOCIAL ASPECTS OF LEARNING Learning in a Group Context

About the Author :
Matthew Rhodes teaches courses in cognitive psychology, human learning and memory, and mind, brain, and behavior at Colorado State University. He studies learning and memory. His lab researches the subjective experience of memory and metacognition. Anne Cleary teaches courses in human learning and memory at Colorado State University. She studies human memory processes and their involvement in learning. Her lab researches human memory with a focus on failure to recall information when searching for a memory, or residual memory during memory retrieval failure. Edward DeLosh teaches courses in the science of learning, cognitive psychology, human learning and behavior, and mind, brain, and behavior at Colorado State University. He studies basic encoding and retrieval processes in human learning and memory. His lab researches applied learning and memory with a focus on how to enhance teaching and student learning.

Review :
"This unique book will make students better learners by exposing the science of learning in a practical and accessible manner, backed by the latest and greatest findings in the fields of cognitive psychology, education, and the science of learning."--Alan Castel, University of California, Los Angeles It helps students become better at learning based on actual psychology research. It's written by experts who are scientists and teachers. It has engaging demonstrations and practical tips. -- Jason R. Finley, iFontbonne Universityr "This is a well-written text that provides students with the applied knowledge to better their ability to learn and remember information and provides the empirical research to illustrate how these techniques work."--Jeffrey Anastasi, Sam Houston State University "A Guide to Effective Studying and Learning is a wonderful compilation of the science behind learning and will serve students well who are looking for the theoretical basis behind learning. The most important topics students need to know to become better learners are covered fully in this text."--Corinne Corte, Arizona State University