Straight A's Are NOT Enough: Learning With Your Brain Turned ON: Second Edition

Fishel, Judy

ISBN 10: 0990611221 / ISBN 13: 9780990611226

Published by Flying Heron Books (edition 2nd Shorter, Focus on Critical Thinking and Learning with Your Brain Turned on ed.), 2019

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. 2nd Shorter, Focus on Critical Thinking and Learning with Your Brain Turned on ed.

Seller Inventory # 0990611221-8-1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Straight A's Are NOT Enough: Learning With Your Brain Turned ON: Second Edition
• Publisher: Flying Heron Books (edition 2nd Shorter, Focus on Critical Thinking and Learning with Your Brain Turned on ed.)
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0990611221
• ISBN 13: 9780990611226
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

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, then soon forget everything. What a terrible waste of time, effort and money. Rather than focusing on grades, students need to focus on getting a Great Education, en education that will help them reach their most important goals.The second edition is shorter than the first, leaving out the least important topics and focusing on the most powerful learning strategies, learning how to study, learning to use your brain more effectively, and an easy to understand introduction to Critical Thinking.

Review

"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.