learning

Argues that traditional methods of learning can produce mindless behavior and explains why teaching skills and facts conditionally can help people prepare for and react to more intense and complex situations in a more beneficial manner.

Presents a comprehensive guide to improving academic performance through self-hypnosis and offers methods for overcoming some of the common roadblocks to learning.

The author applies a baseball metaphor to explain seven teaching principles that encourage effective teaching methods for all subjects and grade levels.

Examines research on human learning, including recent developments from neuroscience; looks at learning research that has implications for the design of formal instructional environments, from preschool through college; and analyzes research that helps explore the possibility of helping all individuals achieve their fullest potential.

Explores the areas of expanding knowledge, gathering data, applying information, and developing a curious mind.

The author shares his story of personal achievement along with the principles of learning and performance that led to his success.

Argues that educators and parents greatly underestimate students' achievement capacity, explains how the brain can be enriched to maximize learning, memory, behavior, and overall function, and offers tips on how to improve a child's brain function at any age.

Examines the most effective teaching practices for kindergarten through twelfth grade, exploring methods such as project-based learning, cooperative learning, performance-based assessment, and other strategies that are useful in all content areas.