Name: Learning to Learn: Making the Transition from Student to Life-Long Learner
ISBN: 9780205263196

Learning to Learn: Making the Transition from Student to Life-Long Learner

Kenneth A. Kiewra

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Author Description

Often students enter and slip through school without the proper skills necessary to learn. In other words, they need to learn how to learn. Graduates sometimes "forget" the skills they acquired in school and need to relearn learning in order to succeed in the workplace. This book provides important and necessary instruction on how to learn.With a focus on teaching learning strategies rather than the more narrow study skills, this book covers motivation, time management, learning principles, test review, test taking, and real-world strategies. It also addresses important topics such as test anxiety, notetaking, writing, and study groups. An ideal tool for teachers who want to teach their students proper learning skills or for the returning student who needs to brush up their technique.

Menrva's Summary

THE THESIS

This book investigates the fundamental gap between academic instruction and the practical application of cognitive strategies required for lifelong success. Authors Kenneth A. Kiewra and Nelson F. DuBois, both experts in educational psychology, argue that students often lack the metacognitive awareness to manage their own learning processes. By shifting the focus from rote study habits to comprehensive learning strategies, the text provides a structured framework for individuals to navigate both academic and professional environments effectively.

THE SCOPE MAP

What You Will Find

Comprehensive modules on motivation, time management, and cognitive learning principles.
Practical techniques for effective notetaking, writing, and participating in study groups.
Evidence-based strategies for managing test anxiety and optimizing test review processes.
A dual-purpose methodology designed for both educators teaching students and professionals transitioning into lifelong learning.

THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE

The text functions as a methodical, pedagogical resource that prioritizes cognitive efficiency over traditional memorization techniques. Its structured approach to learning as a transferable skill set makes it a standard reference for those seeking to improve their academic and professional performance.

Page Count:
399

Publication Date:
1997-01-01

Publisher:
Pearson College Div

ISBN-10:
0205263194

ISBN-13:
9780205263196

Personal Development

Study Skills

Learning strategies

Self-culture

Self Help

Education