A Guide to Effective Studying and Learning Practical Strategies from the Science of Learning
by Rhodes, Matthew; Cleary, Anne; DeLosh, Edward-
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Summary
Author Biography
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.
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
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