Straight A's Are Not Enough: Learning With Your Brain Turned On
Straight A's Are Not Enough: Learning With Your Brain Turned On
Straight A's Are Not Enough: Learning With Your Brain Turned On
Description
Description
MAKING GOOD GRADES - EVEN STRAIGHT A'S - is a fine goal if that's what you want or need, but too many students memorize facts, do well on exams, and then seem to forget everything. What a terrible waste of time, effort and money.
The goal of this book is to encourage students to
- CHOOSE DEEP UNDERSTANDING AND LASTING MEMORY
- CHOOSE A GREAT EDUCATION
- CHOOSE LEARNING
In this book, Students will discover
- What it means to Study
- Powerful Research-based Learning Strategies
- How to become a Critical Thinker
- How to Change Your Brain with Concentration
- A Flexible Time Management System
- A New Approach to Reading
- Taking Notes You'll Want to Study
- How to Write More Effectively
- Strategies for Long-lasting Memory
- How to get a GREAT Life-Changing Education
- How to Learn with you Brain Turned ON
The second edition of Straight A's Are NOT Enough is shorter, easier to read and understand, puts a greater focus on Critical Thinking, and introduces the concept of Learning With Your Brain Turned ON.
Many parents including the author have said "I wish I could have read this book when I was in school." We remember and understand the system of memorizing information, passing the test, and soon forgetting everything. We want our children to get more than that - to get a GREAT Education.
This book will be helpful for
- high school students planning to attend college or already taking college courses.
- College freshmen or other students wanting to improve their study skills.
- Learners of all ages who want to understand how to learn more effectively.
And a note to teachers: Yes there is a Teachers' Guide. If you'd like a copy, contact the author at
jjfishel (at) gmail.com
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"While this survey of best practices is targeted to college students, its recommendations are useful for learners of all ages." Howard Gardner, Hobbs Professor of Cognition & Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education
"Her emphasis on authentic learning is a breath of fresh air, and will inspire young people to form lifeling learning hatibs. This is a great book for the student in your life, whether they need to polish their study skills or are ready to tackle more advanced strategies for learning." Daniel H. Pink, Author of Drive and A Whole New Mind
"This book dazzled me with its depth and practicality. After reading it, I realized how horribly inefficient my approach to learning was. It includes a smorgasbord of approaches from which students can select the strategies that best suit their learning styles. If offers something for everyone." Gayle H. Swift, Co-founder GIFT Famiy Services
"The format, straightforward presentation, reader friendly format, and Judy Fishel's authenticity and writing style all combine to motivate the reader to discover or rediscover the enjoyment of learning and challenge them to take charge of their own education." Richard R. Blake, Senior Reviewer Midwest Book Reviewer Bookwatch
"Judy Fishel's book, using easy to read short chapters, shares with students all of the ways students can become efficient and effective learners. The book hits all the right notes and should be a "Must Read" for every students who is serious about finding academic success." Terry Doyle Co-author of The New Science of Learning: How to Learn in Harmony With Your Brain.
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Publishing Information
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