About This Book
Uncommon Sense Teaching (2021) explores how cognitive science can inform teaching practices to enhance student learning. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the brain’s learning architecture and offers practical strategies for improving instruction, classroom management, and lesson planning.
Who Should Read This?
- Anyone interested in evidence-based learning strategies
- Teachers seeking to enhance student learning outcomes
- Parents wanting to support their child’s education
About the Author
Barbara Oakley, PhD, is an engineer and educator recognized for her contributions to learning strategies and effective learning techniques. She is also the author of Mindshift and A Mind for Numbers. Beth Rogowsky, EdD, is an educator and researcher specializing in the intersection of cognitive science and teaching methods, with a focus on how neuroscience can improve classroom instruction. Terrence J. Sejnowski, PhD, is a neuroscientist and professor whose work on neural networks and brain function has helped shape the field of computational neuroscience. Sejnowski is also the co-author of Learning How to Learn.
