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BARBARA OAKLEY

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Books by BARBARA OAKLEY

Uncommon Sense Teaching

Neuroscientists and cognitive scientists have made enormous strides in understanding the brain and how we learn, but little of that insight has filtered down to the way teachers teach. Uncommon Sense Teaching applies this research to the classroom for teachers, parents, and anyone interested in improving education. Topics include:

  • keeping students motivated and engaged, especially with online learning
  • helping students remember information long-term, so it isn't immediately forgotten after a test
  • how to teach inclusively in a diverse classroom where students have a wide range of abilities

  • Drawing on research findings as well as the authors' combined decades of experience in the classroom, Uncommon Sense Teaching equips readers with the tools to enhance their teaching, whether they're seasoned professionals or parents trying to offer extra support for their children's education.
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    Mindshift

    Mindshift reveals how we can overcome stereotypes and preconceived ideas about what is possible for us to learn and become—regardless of age.

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    A Mind for Numbers

    In A Mind for Numbers, Dr. Oakley lets us in on the secrets to effectively learning math and science, based on insights from neuroscience and cognitive psychology.  Contrary to popular belief, math requires creative, as well as analytical, thinking. 

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