Why Don't Students Like School

Cognitive scientist Dan Willingham offers research-backed strategies to improve student engagement in the classroom. This book explains how teachers and students think and learn, highlighting the roles of story, emotion, memory, and routine in building knowledge. It provides nine clear principles for classroom application, including surprising insights like the malleability of intelligence and the necessity of facts for developing thinking skills. Understanding the brain's functions can help educators refine their teaching methods, making this a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning.