Much like a convincing illusion, what we think we see in instruction can be far from reality. Three leading experts in the science of learning explore ten instructional illusions through educational psychology, cognitive science, and instructional design—unmasking their true nature and presenting powerful alternatives for authentic teaching and learning.
Seminal Works in Teaching and Teacher Effectiveness and What They Mean in Practice
Building on How Learning Happens, Paul A. Kirschner and Carl Hendrick—joined by Jim Heal—examine what makes for effective teaching and how research on expert teaching can be used in practice. Introducing 30 seminal works across the learning sciences, each chapter clarifies what the research means and how to use it in daily practice, spanning teacher effectiveness and growth, curriculum and design, techniques, PCK, classroom practice, and assessment.
Introduces 32 giants of educational research and their findings on how we learn—now updated with a new section on Memory and Cognition. A roadmap to the most important discoveries in educational and cognitive psychology, with clear classroom applications and illustrations by Oliver Caviglioli.
Leading thinkers distill the latest evidence into practical guidance across ten vital areas of teaching—creating a clear, comprehensive manual that helps busy teachers translate research into excellent classroom practice.
