The Science of Learning

Edward Watson

• 11 augustus 2026
• 9798349172083

Samenvatting:

Supporting teachers in their quest to help students learn as effectively and efficiently as possible, The Science of Learning translates 99 of the most important and influential studies on learning into accessible, easily digestible overviews. Building on the bestselling original book, this second edition delves deeper into the world of research into what helps students learn, with 22 new studies covering key issues including cognitive-load theory, well-being, and performing well under exam pressure.

Demystifying key concepts and translating research into practical advice for the classroom, this unique resource will increase teachers’ understanding of crucial psychological research so they can help students improve how they think, feel, and behave in school. From large-scale to small-scale studies, from the quirky to the iconic, the audiobook breaks down complicated research to provide teachers with the need-to-know facts and implications of each study. Each overview asks key questions, describes related research, and considers implications for practice.

A hugely accessible resource, this unique audiobook will support, inspire, and inform teaching staff, parents, students, and those involved in leadership and CPD.