The Science of Learning: 99 Studies That Every Teacher Needs to Know

A resource I draw on again and again. I have it in print and kindle format and often gift it to my ECT mentees.

An amazing resource for every teacher and administrator. Provides updated research on relevant issues in the 21st century.

The research and actual facts provided with references to the studies is awesome. I haven’t read through the entire book just yet, but I have either learned a lot or have been provided actual studies to back up why I do what I do in the classroom. There are of course some things that just don’t really relate to me which is why I went back and forth on taking a star away. I ended up with 4 stars because if anyone is looking at the reviews I want them to really understand that sometimes things may not relate or you might have to dig to find a relationship to your practices. I would still highly recommend this book!

I've given these to several parents as gifts.

Gives a short overview of interesting studies regarding learning. Some are more targeted towards younger students where parents' play a role and others are from looking at university students. It is more of an introduction to the topic and a good summary rather than a deep dive.

This book is an outstandingly clear and uncomplicated way to gain knowledge from ninety-nine terrific educational journals. In it, I found many useful and thought-provoking journals that were decoded and presented in a way that is understandable even by teachers that are not familiar with academic reading. Every paper is also presented with illustrations that help with the processing of the information included in it, gladly following the suggestions about dual coding that one of the studies proposes. Much like the dual coding example, the authors of the book take any useful content that might affect the design of the book and how it will be consumed and apply it. Thanks to this ethos, the book is a delight to read and definitely a must-read for anyone that cares about the profession. It also has many studies targeted at parents, which made me reflect on what type of parent would I be if I had children. Five stars, no doubt one of the most useful books about education I have read so far!

Love, love, love this! So easy to read with bite size chunks of information. A perfect sidekick for the EEF implementation cycle, with gathering information. A must have for any school leaders wanting to implement things and support their team in understanding why.

I found this book fascinating, particularly given the increasing prominence of cognitive science and its implications for teaching and learning within educational institutions. PGCE and BEd students concentrate on fundamental knowledge regarding student learning, emphasising memory, attention, and cognitive processes to optimise instructional methodologies. This encompasses Sweller's Cognitive Load Theory (CLT), retrieval practice, and spaced learning strategies to promote effective classroom teaching.

I always wanted to get the 1st edition of this book and never quite got round to it. Now I have the 2nd edition, I feel that I missed a trick. The succinct summaries of educational research study finding, related research and classroom implications (plus clear cross referencing to other studies in the book) is so quick to access and take actions from (that have an evidence base). This is the holy grail for teachers who want to check what they are doing is rigorous and valid, or to change their practice to something with more than just an anecdotal background. Every teacher should have access to it.