Uncommon Sense Teaching: Practical Insights in Brain Science to Help Students Learn [B1171]

2021 PB in Gift-Worthy condition. Top 10 Pick for Learning Ladders' Best Books for Educators Summer 2021 A groundbreaking guide to improve teaching based on the latest research in neuroscience, from the bestselling author of A Mind for Numbers. Neuroscientists and cognitive scientists have made enormous strides in understanding the brain and how we learn, but little of that insight has filtered down to the way teachers teach. Uncommon Sense Teaching applies this research to the classroom for teachers, parents, and anyone interested in improving education. Topics include: • keeping students motivated and engaged, especially with online learning • helping students remember information long-term, so it isn't immediately forgotten after a test • how to teach inclusively in a diverse classroom where students have a wide range of abilities Drawing on research findings as well as the authors' combined decades of experience in the classroom, Uncommon Sense Teaching equips readers with the tools to enhance their teaching, whether they're seasoned professionals or parents trying to offer extra support for their children's education.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Super helpful even if you're a student learning how to study more efficiently."; "This book has taught me more about how to actually teach than my entire masters of teaching. Would recommend reading."; "This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to make learning stick-whether you're a seasoned teacher, curriculum designer, parent, or even a curious lifelong learner. It does an exceptional job breaking down complex neuroscience into practical techniques that work across different learning styles, cognitive strengths, and classroom challenges. Concepts like retrieval practice, spaced repetition, and the "neurodiverse classroom" are clearly explained and deeply rooted in cognitive science.

What makes it truly stand out is its balanced tone-scientific, but never overwhelming; practical, but never simplistic. You walk away not just with teaching strategies, but with a deeper understanding of why they work."