For centuries, experts have argued that learning was about memorizing
information: You're supposed to study facts, dates, and details, burn
them into your memory, and then apply that knowledge at opportune times.
But this approach to learning isn't nearly enough for the world that we
live in today, and in Learn Better journalist and education researcher
Ulrich Boser demonstrates that how we learn can matter just as much as
what we learn.
In this brilliantly researched book, Boser maps out the new science of
learning, showing how simple techniques like comprehension check-ins and
making material personally relatable can help people gain expertise in
dramatically better ways. He covers six key steps to help readers "learn
how to learn," all illuminated with fascinating stories like how Jackson
Pollock developed his unique painting style and why an ancient Japanese
counting device allows kids to do math at superhuman speeds. Boser's
witty, engaging writing makes this book feel like a guilty pleasure, not
homework.
Learn Better will revolutionize the way students and society alike
approach learning and makes the case that being smart is not an innate
ability -- learning is a skill everyone can master. With Boser as their
guide, readers will be able to fully capitalize on their brain's
remarkable ability to gain new skills and open up a whole new world of
possibilities.
