"To most of us, learning something "the hard way" implies wasted time and effort. Good teaching, we believe, should be creatively tailored to the different learning styles of students and should use strategies that make learning easier. Make It Stick turns fashionable ideas like these on their head. Drawing on recent discoveries in cognitive psychology and other disciplines, the authors offer concrete techniques for becoming more productive learners....

Criticizes the way history is presented in current textbooks, and suggests a fresh and more accurate approach to teaching American history.

CD-ROM contains: "Discussion Guide for Facilitators which provides step-by-step instructions for generating productive discussions and thoughtful reflection"; and "guidelines for continuing the conversation after the event, implementing the strategies discussed, and creating a feedback loop for sharing best practices and challenges."

Graduating college early is no easy task but it can provide numerous benefits. The 3-Year Degree was written by an actual college student who was able to complete nearly 5 years worth of school in only 3 years without having to sacrifice hobbies or a social life. The book includes numerous specific strategies used to choose the best courses, to prepare the best schedule, and to complete your courses. Any college student will be able to benefit from...

Students often approach math the same way they approach other courses. Read the book, take some notes, look them over, and then hope for the best when the test comes. And, if the test doesn't go well, very little is approached differently the next time around. Math Study Strategies is an easy-to-use resource that helps students learn and implement strategies that are useful during each part of the class 'cycle': choosing a class (in college), preparing...

“The hm Learning and Study Skills Program: Level II” was designed to provide an introduction to learning and study skills for 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students through a series of activity-oriented units. It is structured on the assumption that an activity-oriented lesson is the most effective instructional strategy for the teaching of study skills: more succinctly, that "learning by doing" is the best way 'study smart'. Learning and study skills...

As an independent personal shopper, you can offer a wide selection of clothing as you can buy from where ever you like - from the smallest boutique to the largest department store. This is a benefit that should be pointed out to your clients. While there are no specific requirements in becoming a personal shopper, there are some areas of other employment you may consider before becoming a personal shopper. These include such areas as styling, marketing...

Math (Grades 6-10) Do your students have difficulty understanding math terms? Remembering the steps of algorithms in sequence? Interpreting data in displays? Our math study skills program will help you teach them math and how to learn! Essential to the program is the comprehensive Teacher's Guide. It provides a focus on the importance of study skills, directions for using the student text, and practical suggestions for both the experienced and...