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2010s
2014
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18+ years
Make It Stick by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel is a 2014 book that explores the science of effective learning. It presents research findings on teaching strategies, dispels common learning myths, and offers practical advice for learners and educators. The authors argue that human learning potential is vast but often hindered by ineffective techniques, advocating for empirically supported, sometimes counterintuitive methods to enhance long-term retention and understanding.
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Make It Stick by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel offers compelling insights into effective learning strategies, particularly valuing retrieval, spacing, and varied practice. Positively received for its practicality and accessibility, some critics find it repetitive and light on technical detail, appealing more to general readers than specialists. Brown, Peter C., et al. Make It Stick. Harvard University Press, 2014.
Readers who enjoy books like Grit by Angela Duckworth or Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman will appreciate Make It Stick. It is ideal for educators, students, and lifelong learners interested in effective learning techniques and cognitive psychology, making complex concepts accessible and practical.
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Mark A. McDaniel
A cognitive psychologist who researches memory, prospective memory, and cognitive aging, he is integral to understanding educational applications of memory science. He serves as a professor and director at Washington University in St. Louis.
Peter C. Brown
An accomplished writer and former management consultant known for his storytelling, he contributes his narrative skills to the book. He has authored several other works spanning fiction and management topics.
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Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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