Teach Yourself How to Learn
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018
176
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2018
Adult
18+ years
Teach Yourself How to Learn: Strategies You Can Use to Ace Any Course at Any Level by Saundra Yancy McGuire is a self-help book on cognition, emphasizing metacognition, or "thinking about thinking." McGuire provides strategies and personal anecdotes to illustrate how we can train our metacognitive skills to enhance learning. Using Bloom's Taxonomy, she details six learning behavior tiers, encouraging deeper engagement with material beyond mere memorization. The book offers practical advice to improve cognitive skills, such as cultivating a positive mindset, maintaining healthy habits, avoiding procrastination, taking active notes, and teaching concepts to others to reinforce understanding.
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Saundra Yancy McGuire's Teach Yourself How to Learn is praised for its practical strategies and clear guidance in mastering learning techniques, benefiting both students and educators. Critics note that it may be repetitive and overly simplistic for advanced learners. Overall, it is valued for its motivational tone and actionable insights.
Ideal for students, educators, and lifelong learners seeking effective study strategies, Teach Yourself How to Learn by Saundra Yancy McGuire offers insights on metacognition and self-regulated learning. Comparable to Cal Newport's Deep Work and Carol Dweck's Mindset, it empowers readers to optimize their learning techniques and academic success.
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176
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2018
Adult
18+ years
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