Memory at work in the classroom : strategies to help underachieving students /

"Why do some students struggle to understand and retain information, while other students don't? The answer may well lie in the memory system, which is the root of all learning. In Memory at Work in the Classroom, Francis Bailey and Ken Pransky expertly guide you through the aspects of hum...

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Main Authors: Bailey, Francis (Francis M.) (Author), Pransky, Ken (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Alexandria, Virginia : ASCD, [2014]
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Summary:"Why do some students struggle to understand and retain information, while other students don't? The answer may well lie in the memory system, which is the root of all learning. In Memory at Work in the Classroom, Francis Bailey and Ken Pransky expertly guide you through the aspects of human memory most relevant to classroom teachers. Real classroom examples help to deepen your understanding of how memory systems play a central role in the learning process, as well as how culture plays a sometimes surprising role in memory formation and use."--back cover.
Physical Description:xiv, 221 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781416617570 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1416617574 (pbk. : alk. paper)