TY - BOOK AU - Ambrose A, Susan AU - W Bridges Michael AU - Lovett,Marsha C. AU - K Norman Marie TI - How learning works: seven research-based principles for smart teaching T2 - The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series SN - 9780470484104 (cloth) AV - LB1025.3 .H68 2010 U1 - 371.102 22 PY - 2010/// CY - San Francisco, CA PB - Jossey-Bass KW - Effective teaching KW - Case studies KW - Educational innovations KW - School improvement programs KW - Learning, Psychology of N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-284) and index; Introduction: Bridging learning research and teaching practice -- How does students' prior knowledge affect their learning? -- How does the way students organize knowledge affect their learning? -- What factors motivate students to learn? -- How do students develop mastery? -- What kinds of practice and feedback enhance learning? -- Why do student development and course climate matter for student learning? -- How do students become self-directed learners? -- Conclusion: Applying the seven principles to ourselves -- Appendix A: What is student self-assessment and how can we use it? -- Appendix B: What are concept maps and how can we use them? -- Appendix C: What are rubrics and how can we use them? -- Appendix D: What are learning objectives and how can we use them? -- Appendix E: What are ground rules and how can we use them? -- Appendix F: What are exam wrappers and how can we use them? -- Appendix G: What are checklists and how can we use them? -- Appendix H: What is reader response/peer review and how can we use it? ER -