Drawing from research in developmental and educational psychology, cognitive science, and the learning sciences, Five Teaching and Learning Myths-Debunked addresses some of the most commonly misunderstood educational and cognitive concerns in teaching and learning. Multitasking, problem-solving, attention, testing, and learning styles are all integral to student achievement but, in practice, are often muddled by pervasive myths. In a straightforward, easily digestible format, this book unpacks the evidence for or against each myth, explains the issues concisely and with credible evidence, and provides busy K-12 teachers with actionable strategies for their classrooms and lesson plans.

Adam M. Brown and Althea Need Kaminske are Co-Directors of the Center for Attention, Learning, and Memory at St. Bonaventure University, USA.

1. Introduction

2. Single Tasking (Dispelling the Myth of Multi-Tasking)

3. Two Examples Are Better Than One

4. Selective Attention

5. Quick Quizzing

6. Learning Styles

7. Afterwards: Technology in the Classroom