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Make It Stick

The Science of Successful Learning

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To most of us, learning something "the hard way" implies wasted time and effort. Good teaching, we believe, should be creatively tailored to the different learning styles of students and should use strategies that make learning easier.

Make It Stick turns fashionable ideas like these on their head. Many common study habits and practice routines turn out to be counterproductive. Underlining and highlighting, rereading, cramming, and single-minded repetition of new skills create the illusion of mastery, but gains fade quickly. More complex and learning come from self-testing, introducing certain difficulties in practice, waiting to re-study new material until a little forgetting has set in, and interleaving the practice of one skill or topic with another. Speaking most urgently to students, teachers, trainers, and athletes, Make It Stick will appeal to all those interested in the challenge of lifelong learning and self-improvement.

©2014 Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel (P)2014 Dreamscape Media, LLC Developmental Psychology Education Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Inspiring Student Adult Learning Theory
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For a long time I've been looking to update my machinery for studying. This book put things into perspective, helped me make changes I always thought I should make but wasn't sure if will prove effective. The book guides a self realization journey about the illusions many modern learners can't let go off.

Exceptional insight into learning strategies

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I did enjoy the content as an enthusiast of memory improvement. Also, reader provided a good experience of listening. Totally recommend it!

Great content and pleasure to listen it

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Intuitive and profound in its simplicity this book is a fantastic guide to more efficient and longer lasting learning. The audiobook delivery is a bit bland and American but overall good production.

Should be a staple for all learners

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This book is excellent, the case studies of a variety of settings have really helped me to reflect upon my practice as a teacher.

An excellent guide to making learning stick

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Sometimes voice was a little droning as I'm unused to American accent but otherwise an enjoyable background listening activity.

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