Urban Myths about Learning and Education

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Pedro De Bruyckere (Antwerp University, Antwerpen, Belgium) Paul A. Kirschner (Welten Institute, Open University of The Netherlands)

Urban Myths about Learning and Education

Pedro De Bruyckere (Antwerp University, Antwerpen, Belgium), Paul A. Kirschner (Welten Institute, Open University of The Netherlands), Casper D. Hulshof (Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands)

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Academic Press Inc
04 March 2015

Society & Social Sciences; Educational psychology

Many things people commonly believe to be true about education are not supported by scientific evidence. Urban Myths about Learning and Education examines commonly held incorrect beliefs and then provides the truth of what research has shown. Each chapter examines a different myth, with sections on learning, the brain, technology, and educational policy. A final section discusses why these myths are so persistent. Written in an engaging style, the book separates fact from fiction regarding learning and education.

Recognize any of these myths?

People have different styles of learning

Boys are naturally better at mathematics than girls

We only use 10% of our brains

The left half of the brain is analytical, the right half is creative

Men have a different kind of brain from women

We can learn while we are asleep

Babies become smarter if they listen to classical music

These myths and more are systematically debunked, with useful correct information about the topic in question.

By: Pedro De Bruyckere (Antwerp University Antwerpen Belgium), Paul A. Kirschner (Welten Institute, Open University of The Netherlands), Casper D. Hulshof (Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands)
Imprint: Academic Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9780128015377
ISBN 10: 0128015373
Pages: 226
Publication Date: 04 March 2015
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Urban Myths about Learning and Education

...provides useful summaries of a wide array of issues that the authors believe are myths. --PsycCRITIQUES, Urban Myths About Learning and Education A marvelous compendium of plausible-sounding ideas about education that have seeped into popular culture, but have little or no scientific support. Carefully documented yet a pleasure to read, this book should be required reading in all teacher training programs. -Daniel T. Willingham, Professor, University of Virginia