Books by John D Bransford and National Research Council

How People Learn
Brain, Mind, Experience, and School: Expanded Edition
by National Research Council, John D. Bransford
Paperback, 374 Pages, Published 2000 by National Academies Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-309-07036-2, ISBN: 0-309-07036-8

"First released in the Spring of 1999, How People Learn has been expanded to show how the theories and insights from the original book can translate into actions and practice, now making a real connection between classroom activities and learning behavior. This edition includes far-reaching suggestions for research that could increase the impact that classroom teaching has on actual learning. Like the original edition, this book offers ..."

How Students Learn
History in the Classroom
by National Research Council, M. Suzanne Donovan , John D. Bransford, Division Of Behavioral, Social Sciences, Sensory Sciences, Natl.Rsrch.Co.
Paperback, 280 Pages, Published 2005 by National Academies Press
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ISBN-13: 978-0-309-08948-7, ISBN: 0-309-08948-4

"How Students Learn: History in the Classroom builds on the discoveries detailed in the best-selling How People Learn. Now these findings are presented in a way that teachers can use immediately, to revitalize their work in the classroom for even greater effectiveness. The book explores the importance of balancing students' knowledge of historical fact against their understanding of concepts, such as change and cause, and their skills in ..."