James M. Lang est un auteur de non-fiction dont le travail explore l'éducation, la littérature et la religion. Il examine pourquoi les étudiants ont du mal à se concentrer, en s'appuyant sur la science de l'apprentissage et sur les enseignements tirés de la malhonnêteté académique pour trouver des solutions et des leçons pratiques. Lang étudie comment les approches fondées sur la recherche peuvent améliorer l'éducation et analyse des thèmes complexes avec un regard analytique perspicace. Ses essais et critiques paraissent dans des publications de premier plan, et en tant que professeur d'anglais et directeur d'un Centre d'excellence en enseignement, il s'engage constamment dans les complexités de la pédagogie et de la culture académique.
Employ cognitive theory in the classroom every day Research into how we learn has opened the door for utilizing cognitive theory to facilitate better student learning. But that's easier said than done. Many books about cognitive theory introduce radical but impractical theories, failing to make the connection to the classroom.
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