Barbara Oakley
About Barbara Oakley
“Barb, as she asked to be called, is world class and renown for a reason. Her knowledge base was off the charts and what we appreciate was the ability to bring her PowerPoint material to supplement the information and the interview. Wonderful conversation. ”
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Books by Barbara Oakley
“Learn Like a Pro: Science-Based Tools to Become Better at Anything” (2021)
A Book For Learners Of All Ages Containing The Best And Most Updated Advice On Learning From Neuroscience And Cognitive Psychology ...
“Uncommon Sense Teaching: Practical Insights in Brain Science to Help Students Learn” (2021)
A Groundbreaking Guide To Improve Teaching Based On The Latest Research In Neuroscience, From The Bestselling Author Of A Mind For Numbers. Neuroscientists Have Made Enormous Strides In Understanding The Brain And How We Learn, But Little Of That Insight Has Filtered Down To The Way Teachers Teach. Uncommon Sense Teaching Applies This Research To The Classroom For Teachers, Parents, And Anyone Interested In Improving Education. Topics Include: - Strategies For Keeping Students Motivated And Engaged, Especially With Online Learning - Helping Students Remember Information Long-term, So It Isn't Immediately Forgotten After A Test - How To Teach Inclusively In A Diverse Classroom Where Students Have A Wide Range Of Abilities Drawing On Research Findings As Well As The Authors' Combined Decades Of Experience In The Classroom, Uncommon Sense Teaching Equips Readers With The Tools To Enhance Their Teaching, Whether They're Seasoned Professionals Or Parents Trying To Offer Extra Support For Their Children's Education.
“Learning How to Learn: How to Succeed in School Without Spending All Your Time Studying; A Guide for Kids and Teens” (2018)
A Surprisingly Simple Way For Students To Master Any Subject--based On One Of The World's Most Popular Online Courses And The Bestselling Book A Mind For Numbers And Its Wildly Popular Online Companion Course Learning How To Learn Have Empowered More Than Two Million Learners Of All Ages From Around The World To Master Subjects That They Once Struggled With. Fans Often Wish They'd Discovered These Learning Strategies Earlier And Ask How They Can Help Their Kids Master These Skills As Well. Now In This New Book For Kids And Teens, The Authors Reveal How To Make The Most Of Time Spent Studying. We All Have The Tools To Learn What Might Not Seem To Come Naturally To Us At First--the Secret Is To Understand How The Brain Works So We Can Unlock Its Power. This Book Explains: * Why Sometimes Letting Your Mind Wander Is An Important Part Of The Learning Process * How To Avoid Rut Think In Order To Think Outside The Box * Why Having A Poor Memory Can Be A Good Thing * The Value Of Metaphors In Developing Understanding * A Simple, Yet Powerful, Way To Stop Procrastinating Filled With Illustrations, Application Questions, And Exercises, This Book Makes Learning Easy And Fun--
“Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential” (2017)
Mindshift Reveals How We Can Overcome Stereotypes And Preconceived Ideas About What Is Possible For Us To Learn And Become. At A Time When We Are Constantly Being Asked To Retrain And Reinvent Ourselves To Adapt To New Technologies And Changing Industries, This Book Shows Us How We Can Uncover And Develop Talents We Didn't Realize We Had--no Matter What Our Age Or Background. We're Often Told To Follow Our Passions. But In Mindshift, Dr. Barbara Oakley Shows Us How We Can Broaden Our Passions. Drawing On The Latest Neuroscientific Insights, Dr. Oakley Shepherds Us Past Simplistic Ideas Of Aptitude And Ability, Which Provide Only A Snapshot Of Who We Are Now--with Little Consideration About How We Can Change. Even Seemingly Bad Traits, Such As A Poor Memory, Come With Hidden Advantages--like Increased Creativity. Profiling People From Around The World Who Have Overcome Learning Limitations Of All Kinds, Dr. Oakley Shows Us How We Can Turn Perceived Weaknesses, Such As Impostor Syndrome And Advancing Age, Into Strengths. People May Feel Like They're At A Disadvantage If They Pursue A New Field Later In Life; Yet Those Who Change Careers Can Be Fertile Cross-pollinators: They Bring Valuable Insights From One Discipline To Another. Dr. Oakley Teaches Us Strategies For Learning That Are Backed By Neuroscience So That We Can Realize The Joy And Benefits Of A Learning Lifestyle. Mindshift Takes Us Deep Inside The World Of How People Change And Grow. Our Biggest Stumbling Blocks Can Be Our Own Preconceptions, But With The Right Mental Insights, We Can Tap Into Hidden Potential And Create New Opportunities-- Transformed -- Learning Isn't Just Studying -- Changing Cultures: The Data Revolution -- Your Useless Past Can Be An Advantage: Slipping Through Back Doors To A New Career -- Rewriting The Rules: Nontraditional Learning -- Singapore: A Future-ready Nation -- Leveling The Educational Playing Field -- Avoiding Career Ruts And Dead Ends -- Derailed Dreams Lead To New Dreams -- Turning A Midlife Crisis Into A Midlife Opportunity -- The Value Of Moocs And Online Learning -- Mooc-making : A View From The Trenches -- Mindshift And More. Barbara Oakley. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
“A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)” (2014)
A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)
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