- 160 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Why Learning Fails (And What To Do About It)
About this book
It is a truth universally acknowledged that pupils do not learn all that they are taught. They may learn something, they may even learn a lot, but it may not be a lot of what we think we have taught them or they may struggle to apply knowledge successfully. In this book, bestselling author Alex Quigley characterises how the long and winding road of successful learning is paved with many failures along the way.
Presenting eight key reasons why learning fails, alongside concepts from cognitive science and research evidence explained concisely and accessibly, the chapters span issues of pupils' limited memory, their patchwork prior knowledge, flawed planning, struggles with independent learning, motivation, limits of attention, and more. Each chapter explores real-life examples of key learning failures and what can be done about it, before ending with five steps to success, along with practical teaching strategies and tools that can be used to secure success in every classroom.
Packed with practical advice and examples for teachers across all phases at every stage of their teaching career, this book offers a vital guide to support pupils to overcome common barriers to learning and go on to flourish while challenging the societal stereotypes that see us shy away from failures.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Endorsements
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 1 Learning failure #1 the narrow limits of working memory
- 2 Learning failure #2 patchy prior knowledge
- 3 Learning failure #3 the nagging nature of misconceptions
- 4 Learning failure #4 a curious case of overconfidence
- 5 Learning failure #5 faulty planning strategies
- 6 Learning failure #6 an inability to learn independently
- 7 Learning failure #7 wandering attention and miserly mental effort
- 8 Learning failure #8 falling motivation in the face of failure
- Supporting teachers to succeed
- Bibliography
- Index