The Elements of Learning

Banner, James M., Jr.; Cannon, Harold

ISBN 10: 0300084528 / ISBN 13: 9780300084528

Published by Yale University Press, 2001

Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0300084528I2N00

Synopsis:

This engaging and helpful book is both a thoughtful celebration of the learning process and a practical guide to becoming a better student. Written by the authors of the acclaimed Elements of Teaching, it is designed to help students of all ages-particularly high school and college students-attain their full potential for success in any area of study. James M. Banner, Jr., and Harold C. Cannon explore the qualities needed to get the most out of education: industry, enthusiasm, pleasure, curiosity, aspiration, imagination, self-discipline, civility, cooperation, honesty, and initiative. For each of these elements they offer general reflections, useful suggestions, and a description of a fictional student who either embodies or lacks these qualities. The second part of the book helps students understand the environment in which they learn, by focusing on such topics as teachers, the curriculum, ways of learning, and the transition from school to college. The core points of the text are reinforced by answers to questions that haunt students, as well as tips on what to do to become the best student possible. Throughout, the authors encourage students to consider learning as part of their lives and to be active participants in their own education.

Review: "An enjoyable and stimulating exploration of the challenges of learning and how to handle them." -- Julia Clark-Spohn, undergraduate student, Wesleyan University

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Elements of Learning
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Paperback
Condition: As New
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket