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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.
The memory systems covered in the book are
Although the techniques described apply to all students, the authors concentrate on explaining the source of struggling students' academic challenges and provide effective strategies for helping students become better learners.
Whether you're a new or a veteran teacher, this book will offer fresh insights into your students' learning difficulties and move you to explore classroom practices that align with the functioning of memory and the ways students learn.
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Why Learn About Memory?
Five Core Memory and Learning Concepts
Why Do the Cultural Roots of Learning Matter So Much?
Working Memory: The Doorway to Learning
Executive Functions
Semantic Memory: Foundation of Academic Learning
Semantic Memory: A Sociocultural Perspective
Episodic Memory
Autobiographical Memory
Practice
Conclusion
References
About the Authors
