How We Learn and Why We Don't (Paperback)

by Lois Breur Krause (Author)

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Product Description
Suitable for almost every course, How We Learn and Why We Don't is a relatively short, 60-page book designed to help students understand how they think, how they learn, and even perhaps why they don't think as clearly as they could or learn as much as they can. Beginning with a self-assessment, students are offered proven strategies to help them achieve better grades and to maximize and match learning profiles with their academic and career paths.

About the Author
Dr. Breur Krause is a noted academician who has spent her career researching thousands of students and professionals to identify individual differences in how they learn to enhance their ability to study and learn most effectively, and the strong correlation between learning profiles and selection of a successful college major and/or career path.

Product Details

• Paperback: 75 pages
• Publisher: Custom Publishing; 4 edition (August 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0759327343
• ISBN-13: 978-0759327344
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #137,067 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must have" for every student, parent and teacher!, October 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: How We Learn and Why We Don't: Student Survival Guide Using the Cognitive Profile Inventory (Paperback)

The Cognitive Profile Model uses well known and proven Jungian psychological type theory to identify individual differences in how people learn, think, process information and make decisions. It is the only model for "learning styles" that has shown a statistically significant improvement in grades in a large, statistically rigorous study (over 2000 students.) Used all over the US and in Canada, it works, it improves grades and confidence! The book includes a brief description of the abbreviated Jungian model, the Cognitive Profile Inventory, (20 minutes, self scoring) and study strategies by individual profile, and more! It is appropriate for middle school through college and adult learners.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New chapter in the 3rd edition on ADD, October 22, 2002

By	"dr_lbk" (Pickens, SC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How We Learn and Why We Don't: Student Survival Guide Using the Cognitive Profile Inventory (Paperback)

The third edition has added material in most chapters, but especially important- there's an appendix with new information on the connection between one type of learner and a very common mis-diagnosis of ADD. This is MUST reading for students diagnosed with ADD and their parents and teachers.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book! Learn the best study habits for YOU!, October 25, 2000

By	Chuck Horton (Clemson, SC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How We Learn and Why We Don't: Student Survival Guide Using the Cognitive Profile Inventory (Paperback)

This book is wonderful! It helps you to understand what your learning style is, as well as teach you study habits and comprehension skills. It has helped me very much with my study habits, and helped me in preparing for tests and other exams. By taking a short test, your learning style is identified, and you can immediatly start adapting the new techniques for your style. Great book! Get it!