How Learning Works: Seven Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching | Susan A. Ambrose, Michael W. Bridges, Michele DiPietro, Marsha C. Lovett, Marie K. Norman

How Learning Works is a book based on research from the Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence at Carnegie Mellon University. It presents seven research-based principles of learning applicable to college teaching. The authors, experienced educators from Carnegie Mellon, synthesize cognitive, developmental, and social psychology research to offer practical strategies for instructors. The book examines how students learn, organize knowledge, are motivated, and develop mastery, emphasizing the interplay of cognitive processes, student development, and classroom climate. It also provides tools and techniques for instructors to assess and improve their teaching effectiveness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.