Learning Habits

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Learning Habits by Richard Wheadon is timely, as it shifts the focus from teaching practice to student learning, thinking and habit formation. Wheadon shares his vast experiences, as a classroom teacher, leader and parent and combines this with an extensive evidence base. How can schools share the knowledge and insight from cognitive science with their students, parents and the wider school community? Wheadon helps to make this possible with practical advice, suggestions and scenarios.

Kate Jones: Best Selling Author and Senior Associate for Teaching and Learning at Evidence Based Education

Richard Wheadon's Learning Habits: How to Develop Independent and Successful Learners provides a thoughtfully considered exploration, from an experts point of view, as to how we can create learners who not only know things but know what to do with that knowledge too. An excellent read from EYFS to University.'

Zoe Enser - School Improvement Lead The Education Partnership Trust

In Learning Habits, Wheadon offers a fascinating perspective on the science of learning. By exploring areas such as knowledge acquisition, learning biases and habit formation, he makes a compelling case for the application of cognitive science to the classroom context. A very useful book for teachers of all ages.

Mark Roberts, Director of Research and English teacher, Carrickfergus Grammar School

Wheadon offers a clear and unique insight into learning habits and their implications for teaching. Wheadon weaves a comprehensive research base together with familiar practical challenges, making this book an engaging read and a vital companion for improvement efforts. The content is challenging but Wheadon creates a narrative of complex ideas that make that content digestible and crucially, actionable.

Adam Kohlbeck - Primary Deputy Head and co-founder of EduPulse