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Why Don't Students Like School?: A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions About How the Mind Works and What It Means for the Classroom

Daniel T. Willingham
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Why Don't Students Like School?: A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions About How the Mind Works and What It Means for the Classroom

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009

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Daniel T. Willingham

Why Don't Students Like School?: A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions About How the Mind Works and What It Means for the Classroom

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

180

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Education

Psychology
Topic
Education

Psychology

Science & Nature
Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Why Don't Students Like School?, Daniel T. Willingham, a cognitive scientist, explores how the mind functions in educational contexts. He examines cognitive principles to explain student disengagement and offers strategies to make learning more engaging and effective by aligning teaching methods with how students process information.

Informative

Challenging

Inspirational

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

5,938 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Why Don't Students Like School? by Daniel T. Willingham offers insightful cognitive science principles applied to education, praised for its practical advice to improve teaching methods. However, some critics argue it oversimplifies complex topics. Overall, it's valued for connecting scientific research to classroom dynamics effectively.

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Who Should Read Why Don't Students Like School?: A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions About How the Mind Works and What It Means for the Classroom?

Readers interested in Why Don’t Students Like School? might also enjoy books like Mindset by Carol S. Dweck or Educated by Tara Westover. The book appeals to educators, parents, and cognitive psychology enthusiasts seeking practical insights into students' learning processes.

4.3

5,938 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

180

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Education

Psychology
Topic
Education

Psychology

Science & Nature
Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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