
STUDY! A Path to Learning and Literacy
Helping All Students Learn How To Learn
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Learning how to study is extremely important to success in school. The techniques and skills associated with studying are rarely taught in the average classroom. It is my fondest professional dream that this will change. I urge colleges and universities preparing our future teachers to incorporate the art and science of HOW TO LEARN TO LEARN in all teacher preparation courses. Teaching our children how to study will positively impact their self confidence, their academic performance and contribute to their personal success. I salute the work of Dr. Daniel Willingham, psychology professor at th...
Learning how to study is extremely important to success in school. The techniques and skills associated with studying are rarely taught in the average classroom. It is my fondest professional dream that this will change. I urge colleges and universities preparing our future teachers to incorporate the art and science of HOW TO LEARN TO LEARN in all teacher preparation courses. Teaching our children how to study will positively impact their self confidence, their academic performance and contribute to their personal success. I salute the work of Dr. Daniel Willingham, psychology professor at the University of Virginia who was ranked as the country's 10th most influential education scholar. To quote Dr. Willingham "...your brain doesn't come with a user's manual. Independent learning calls for many separate skills, and you needed someone to teach you. Most likely, no one did..." Education needs to heed and answer students' cry of HELP ME! I issue a challenge to all education professionals: Teach your students the art and science of studying! The rewards are endless