افسانه‌های شهری دربارهٔ یادگیری و آموزش

Many things people commonly believe to be true about education are not supported by scientific evidence. Urban Myths about Learning and Education examines commonly held incorrect beliefs and then provides the truth of what research has shown. Each chapter examines a different myth, with sections on learning, the brain, technology, and educational policy. A final section discusses why these myths are so persistent. Written in an engaging style, the book separates fact from fiction regarding learning and education. Recognize any of these myths? People have different styles of learning Boys are naturally better at mathematics than girls We only use 10% of our brains The left half of the brain is analytical, the right half is creative Men have a different kind of brain from women We can learn while we are asleep Babies become smarter if they listen to classical music These myths and more are systematically debunked, with useful correct information about the topic in question. Debunks common myths about learning and education Provides empirical research on the facts relating to the myths Utilizes light-hearted, approachable language for easy reading Many things people commonly believe to be true about education are not supported by scientific evidence. **__Urban Myths about Learning and Education__** examines commonly held incorrect beliefs and then provides the truth of what research has shown. Each chapter examines a different myth, with sections on learning, the brain, technology, and educational policy. A final section discusses why these myths are so persistent. Written in an engaging style, the book separates fact from fiction regarding learning and education. * People have different styles of learning * Boys are naturally better at mathematics than girls * We only use 10% of our brains * The left half of the brain is analytical, the right half is creative * Men have a different kind of brain from women * We can learn while we are asleep * Babies become smarter if they listen to classical music * Debunks common myths about learning and education * Provides empirical research on the facts relating to the myths * Utilizes light-hearted, approachable language for easy reading

Are boys better in math than girls? Do we really only use 10% of our brains? Urban Myths about Learning and Education debunks the most common myths in education and learning and gives a concise overview of the proof behind the reality. Along the way, the authors discuss why these myths are so entrenched in the public consciousness and what can be done to retrain parents, teachers, policy makers, and the public to know better. This well-researched yet concise and light-hearted book discusses myths regarding what we learn, how we learn it, how we retain it, how the brain works, myths about education and technology, and myths relating to educational policy.

• Debunks common myths about learning and education
• Provides empirical research on the facts relating to the myths
• Utilizes light-hearted, approachable language for easy reading

Content: Front-matter, Pages i,iii Copyright, Page iv Preface, Page ix Epigraph, Page xi Acknowledgments, Page xiii Chapter 1 - The Big Clear-Out, Pages 1-16 Chapter 2 - Myths about Learning, Pages 17-92 Chapter 3 - Neuromyths, Pages 93-125 Chapter 4 - Myths about Technology in Education, Pages 127-164 Chapter 5 - Myths in Educational Policy, Pages 165-193 Chapter 6 - Myth Persistence and Myth Busting, Pages 195-204 Index, Pages 205-209