Make It Stick
Peter C. Brown
An exploration of effective learning strategies grounded in cognitive science. This book challenges common misconceptions about learning and offers evidence-based techniques for improving memory, comprehension, and application of knowledge. Discover how to make your learning stick!
Lifelong Kindergarten
Mitchel Resnick
"Lifelong Kindergarten: Cultivating Creativity through Projects, Passion, Peers, and Play" by Mitchel Resnick, with a foreword by Sir Ken Robinson, explores a new approach to learning that fosters creativity in individuals of all ages. The book champions the "Creative Learning Spiral" – imagining, creating, playing, sharing, and reflecting – as a framework for developing innovative thinkers. It advocates for a shift from traditional instruction to "learning through making," drawing inspiration from the Maker Movement and constructionist learning theories. Readers will discover the importance of projects, passion, peers, and play in cultivating a creative mindset. The book delves into how engaging with personal interests, collaborating with others, and embracing open-ended exploration can lead to profound learning experiences. It contrasts effective and ineffective learning environments, highlighting the value of personalization, collaboration, and a willingness to experiment and learn from mistakes. Ultimately, "Lifelong Kindergarten" envisions a "creative society" where individuals are empowered to express themselves and contribute meaningfully to a rapidly changing world. The book provides actionable tips for learners, parents, teachers, and designers to foster creative learning and break down educational barriers. A comprehensive list of further readings and resources is included, providing a guide for readers interested in exploring the foundational ideas and ongoing research that inspired the author's work.
Productive Failure
Manu Kapur
Discover the transformative power of Productive Failure, a groundbreaking approach to learning that embraces failure as a catalyst for deeper understanding and innovation. Drawing on compelling narratives, insightful research, and practical strategies, this book reveals how intentionally designing for failure can unlock profound learning experiences and foster resilience, creativity, and resourcefulness.
Microlearning
Karl Kapp
Demystifying microlearning, this book offers learning theories and research that support it, and presents an actionable road map for planning, implementing, designing, and evaluating it. It provides a comprehensive background necessary to make informed training design decisions about microlearning.