Why Don't Students Like School?
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- "Brilliant analysis . . ."--Wall Street Journal
- Q & A in USA Today
- "A triumph"--Washington Post
- "Highly recommended to anyone who teaches"-- Educational Horizons
- "Few other books that attempt to relate brain research to learning and teaching are as clear and straightforward." The School Administrator
- A "Notable education book of 2009"--American School Board Journal
- "One of the most important education books of our time."--Bill Evers, former Assistant Secretary for Policy, US Dept. of Education
- "If you don't know Daniel Willingham, you should." --Richard Whitmire, former President of the Education Writers Association
- ". . . should be at the very top of every parent, teacher, and principal’s summer reading list. . ."--Grove City College Center for Vision and Values
- "A rare gem"--It's action time
- "Highly readable research" Inside School Research
- "Intriguing discussion"--Education Reviews
- "Totally readable, very interesting"--Siobhan Curious
- "Fantastic"--Special Ed Philosopher
- "A dollop of good sense"--National Council on Teacher Quality
- A "best education book" of 08-09--Tandem for Schools
- ". . . perfect antidote to the nonsense teachers are told about the mind and the brain. . ."--Scenes from the Battleground
- "Engaging and practical . . ."--Inside the School
- ". . .some great ideas that are simple and straightforward. . ." Ms. Given
- "I couldn't put it down."--Professor Roberto
- "Recommended for every educator"--Warrior Round Table
- ". . . .interesting, thought-provoking, pragmatic"--Once Upon a Time in Cyberspace"
- ". . .a must read for teachers. . ."--Why Do You Ask?
- "I really do recommend this book for your library."--Luv 2 Teach High School
- "Highly recommended for anyone in education." The Economist's Thoughts
- " I recommend this important book about how humans think and learn to anyone who is teaching or raising children."--Petticoat Government
- "You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find a prince." --Michigan Tech Newsletter
- "One of my favorite books about the brain"--Brains on Purpose.
- "Excellent"--Learning in a Flat World
- ". . .full of practical suggestions to improve teaching, both online and in the classroom."--Training By Video
- ". . . run, don't walk, to your local bookstore. . ." State of Ohio Education blog
- ". . .a great read. . ." Can You Walk on the Rice Paper
- ". . .recommended for libraries of all types. . . " American Association of Law Libraries Blog
Radio TV Podcasts
- The Psych Files--Learning styles don't exist.
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- Kids Count Radio Network (Indiana). Why Don't Students Like School?
- WINA--Coy Barefoot Show. The summer brain drain.
- WILL (NPR affiliate)--Afternoon Magazine. Why Don't Students Like School?
- Russ Roberts's Econ Talk
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Videos
Merit Pay, Teacher Pay, and Value Added Measures.
Teaching Content Is Teaching Reading
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Learning Styles Don't Exist
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Brain-Based Education: Fad or Breakthrough?
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Washington Post (September 2009-Present)
Britannica (October 2008- July 2009)
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Articles
Cognitive processes
Why students remember or forget
Why students think they understand when they don't
Why people love and remember stories
How to teach critical thinking
Why reading comprehension strategies are less useful than most people think
What will improve a student's memory?
Book excerpt: Why don't students like school?
What goes into mathematical thinking?
Motivation
Evaluations of Theories
Visual, auditory, kinesthetic learners
Using neuroscience data in education theories
Developmentally appropriate practice
Special Education
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