Cognitive Teaching

In Smart Teaching Stronger Learning, renowned cognitive scientists from around the world share innovative teaching strategies that significantly transform student learning. This approachable resource distills key principles from the science of learning, with concise chapters and real-world examples for busy educators and leaders in K–12, higher education, and beyond. Enrich your pedagogy, professional growth, and knowledge of the newest findings in educational psychology with down-to-earth tips straight from the source: cognitive scientists who are also classroom teachers. Learn how you ...

Understanding Jean Piaget: A Complete Guide to Cognitive Development, Learning Stages, and Educational Theory is your definitive introduction to one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century. Whether you're a student, educator, parent, or lifelong learner, this accessible guide breaks down Piaget's revolutionary theory of cognitive development in a way that’s clear, engaging, and deeply informative. Explore Piaget’s four stages of cognitive growth—Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, and Formal Operational—and gain insight into how children think, ...

PSYCHOLINGUISTICS AND NEUROLINGUISTICS --- Decode the secrets of language and the brain with this guide to the cognitive and neural mechanisms of human communication. This book provides a great exploration of the cognitive and neural mechanisms at the foundations of language processing, acquisition, and evolution. Integrating insights from psychology, neuroscience, and linguistic theory, it illuminates the complexities of human language. Here are the key areas covered: Neural Basis of Language Acquisition - Examines critical periods and brain adaptability in learning new languages. - ...

Are you ready to rethink what it means to be “smart”? Understanding Howard Gardner is your complete, beginner-friendly guide to one of the most influential psychological theories of the modern era—the Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Developed by Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner, this revolutionary framework transformed the way we think about intelligence, learning styles, and human potential. In this in-depth and engaging guide, you’ll explore all nine intelligences—from linguistic and logical to interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalistic, and beyond. Discover how each ...

Mastering Educational Goals: A Complete Guide to Benjamin Bloom’s Taxonomy and Teaching Theories is the definitive resource for educators, curriculum designers, and lifelong learners seeking to unlock the full potential of instructional planning and cognitive development. This comprehensive guide explores the origins, structure, and applications of Bloom’s Taxonomy—from its foundational cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains to its modern-day revisions and classroom integration. Learn how to design meaningful learning objectives, differentiate instruction, and assess student ...

Have you ever felt like sleeping is a better option compared to waking up and facing the day? These signs might actually indicate a serious underlying problem. We need to know how our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact especially in the case of conditions such as depression, anger, anxiety, phobia, and panic. This book is designed to help children, teenagers, and young adults understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Teaching is your passion, but lately, does it feel like a relentless storm? The endless demands, the emotional toll, the constant pressure... it's easy for the joy to get lost in the chaos. But what if you could find your calm amidst the classroom storm? Discover "Mindful Teaching: A Path to Reducing Stress and Increasing Joy" – your essential guide to reclaiming your energy and passion. This book isn't about adding more to your plate; it's about transforming how you experience teaching. Learn practical, beginner-friendly techniques rooted in mindfulness, CBT, and NLP to: Silence your ...

Drawing on decades of research, psychologist Stephen Nowicki shows parents and educators how to equip children with the nonverbal skills they need to succeed socially in childhood, and throughout their adult lives. We all want our kids learn the social skills they need to thrive. Yet many of...

Keeping students focused can be difficult in a world filled with distractions -- which is why a renowned educator created a scientific solution to one of every teacher's biggest problems. Why is it so hard to get students to pay attention? Conventional wisdom blames iPhones, insisting that...

In today's information-rich world, children face more choices and conflicting messages than ever before. The Smart Kid's Survival Guide empowers elementary students (ages 6-12) with essential critical thinking skills through engaging stories, relatable characters, and fun activities that make complex concepts accessible and enjoyable. Through eleven carefully crafted chapters, young readers join characters like Maya, Jake, and Emma as they navigate everyday situations that require smart thinking. From understanding how their brains work to becoming "truth detectives," children learn to ...

An entertaining investigation of the numerical abilities of animals and our own appetite for arithmetic The philosopher Bertrand Russell once observed that realizing that a pair of apples and the passage of two days could somehow both be represented by the concept we...

The Relationist Blueprint is a coaching manifesto for building teams that move with intelligence, connect in layers, and dominate through rhythm. Forget rigid positional systems. This book teaches you how to develop players who read each other, not just the playbook. From rondos that teach anticipation to constraint-led drills that sharpen timing, this is a blueprint for constructing footballers who don’t just run plays—they feel patterns. Designed for serious coaches at all levels, this book walks you through the core principles of relationist football: shared scanning, third-man ...

There are many people who suffer from depression, anxiety, and phobias. These can have severe negative impacts on their lives and can make them unable to fully enjoy everything that they should be able to enjoy, but the good news is that there are many options for people who have these disorders to get better from the point that they are in with their anxiety and depression.

Love them or hate them, watching movies and playing games allow us to learn at light-speed. Thismeans that using them as a tool in teaching is a no-brainer. Every day, we see how this medium dictates what we believe and how it influences behavior, for better and for worse. Our future is dependent upon the “viewers” learning how to verify accuracy, and the future of learning depends upon the willingness to harness what engages.

Have you ever said any of the following, "Numbers and mathematics just aren't my forte," or "I've never been able to spell correctly or “I can never remember the names of bones and muscles.” Or “I can remember faces but not the names.” Relax; you are not the only one; there are many like you. The refrain of self-doubt echoes across schoolyards, boardrooms, and social gatherings as individuals struggle with challenges that could have been reduced through early guidance and understanding of their unique learning styles. Such declarations, whether regarding academic subjects, physical ...