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Education can be enriching and transformative. It can also be downright excruciating—even demoralizing. When it comes to learning, why are some of us lovers and some of us haters? Welcome to the world of educational psychology, which uses science to explore what causes people to engage and learn, and what we can do to make learning opportunities more enjoyable and impactful. Spoiler alert: Teachers can only do so much. Students, too, must take control of their learning. Unfortunately, many of us never, ahem, learned the skills to do just that.

Drs. Barbara Oakley and Terrence Sejnowski's popular Online course Learning How to Learn, has enrolled more than 1.8 million students. In this much needed follow-up to A Mind for Numbers, the authors teach kids and teens how to learn effectively at a time when they most need these skills. Learning How to Learn teaches them about the importance of both focused concentration and letting their minds wander, how the brain makes connections between different pieces of information, why procrastination is the enemy of problem solving, and much more.

"A lightning bolt of a book" makes the case for why self-directed learning — "unschooling" — is the best way to get kids to learn (Lenore Skenazy) In Free to Learn, developmental psychologist Peter Gray argues that in order to foster children who will thrive in today’s constantly changing...

This is an audio version of the same-named video course. This mini-course will walk you through the process of taking notes on Chinese. And also, you will learn to select the best notebook and use it effectively. Most importantly, you will learn to use colors to make your notes easy to read and to help you understand Chinese.

Have you always thought of dabbling into the stock market but felt too intimidated to wade through it? Fear not because this audiobook will give you a rundown of the basics so you will have the basic knowledge you need to get started. What you will learn here will help you make empowered choices and reach your financial goals.

With his summer headed downhill fast, thirteen-year-old Justin faces a tricky choice—stand up to bigotry or let fear hold him back. When he's targeted by a bully, and a good friend stops speaking to him, Justin counts on help from Leroy Usher, the ghost whose magical carnival helped transform Justin's life after his father died last year. So this should be a breeze, right? His expectations rise further when a mysterious message from Mr. Usher invites him and pals Darby and Naz for a midnight visit.

🌌 Venturing into the Unknown: Embracing the Courage to Start 🌌🔍 Dive deep into the transformative power of taking that first step, even when the path ahead seems shrouded in uncertainty.💡 Highlights:The Illusion of Readiness - What does it truly mean to be ready? 🌅Over-Preparation - Is it helpful preparation or veiled procrastination? ⏳Your Inner Voice - Unravel the power of intuition amidst doubts. 🗣Failures as Mentors - Flipping the script on fear. 📚The Courage Challenge - Daily actions to foster audacity. 💪Ripple Effects of Bravery - How one step can transform ...

Ladybird I'm Ready for Maths Times Tables CD is an entertaining and engaging way for children to learn and practise their times tables. In line with current curriculum guidelines, all tables from 2-12 are covered in the order they are taught in school. Amusing and catchy songs in a range of...