There are many great books on the science of learning. These are some of my favorites.
I'm not sure there could be a better book for teachers to read. Insightful, practical, and full of wisdom. It is the most dogeared book on my shelf.
More technical than other books of its type, but still an easy read. The first third of the book compares natural and artificial intelligence. After that, this book is fire.
Don't let the title fool you; it isn't only about learning math. It is about learning. Her metaphors help you understand what is happening in your brain while you learn and how to take advantage of those processes for yourselves and your students.
Accessibility and credibility combine in this book. Scientific research papers are daunting to read, especially if you aren't trained in how to interpret them. These guys have done it for you and put them into easily digestible infographic style summaries. (If you want to explore further to read the actual paper, they provide the citation for you to do that.)
Understanding working memory will change the way you approach everything you do in the classroom. Andrew has a way of summarizing complex research into enjoyable reading in the best possible way. (Bonus: He's one of the nicest guys in the world.)
Do your students know what they will be doing in today's lesson. More importantly, do they know why they are doing it and how they will know if they are successful. In this excellent book, John Almarode and Kara Vardas walk you through this important, yet often neglected, aspect of teaching.
The techniques in this book will help you ensure students remember the things that you teach them. With tons of practical tips on how to implement retrieval practice in your classroom, this book will change the way you engage in formative assessment and prepare students for summative assessments.
This book is specifically about teaching biology. You can find my review of it on the Learning and Brain website here.
For when you don't have time or inclination to commit to a book
Craig Barton, author of How I Wish I Had Taught Maths, hosts both the Mr. Barton's Maths podcast and the Tips for Teachers Podcasts. Mr. Barton's Math's is longer in form (some episodes are up to two hours and largely math focused (although not exclusively). The Tips for Teachers episodes are shorter and provide 5 tips each, so you can listen and choose one to implement on Monday.
Zach has all the best guests and ask interesting questions you might not hear asked in other interviews.
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