Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning 1st Edition

Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning 1st Edition
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The international bestseller that has transformed the learning experiences of millions of students, teachers, and lifelong learners by employing scientifically proven methods for better retention and understanding.

“We have made Make It Stick a touchstone for our instructors … to gain a real advantage for our learners as they tackle some of the toughest work in the world.” —Carl Czech, former Senior Instructional Systems Specialist/Advisor, US Navy SEALs

Frustrated with forgetting what you learn? This revolutionary book, grounded in the latest cognitive science research, provides powerful strategies to enhance memory and learning.

Many believe that learning "the hard way" equates to wasted effort, and that effective teaching should cater to individual learning styles and simplify the process. Make It Stick challenges these popular notions. Drawing from recent cognitive psychology findings and a decade-long collaboration among top experts on human learning and memory, the authors reveal the true drivers of successful learning. Using clear, real-world examples, they demonstrate how to refine your skills and learn more effectively.

Common study habits like underlining, highlighting, rereading, cramming, and repetitive practice create the illusion of mastery but result in quickly fading knowledge. Research shows that more lasting learning comes from techniques like self-testing, introducing desirable difficulties, spacing out study sessions, and interleaving practice of different skills or topics. Make It Stick explains these methods in an engaging way and offers practical techniques to become a more efficient learner.

Packed with enlightening and motivational stories for students, educators, and parents, Make It Stick is an essential guide for anyone interested in lifelong learning and personal development.