How People Learn - eds Brown, Bransford

[Ian Carmichael]

This 1999 book is real and recent research, practically helpful - especially for older teachers (like me) who may have grown distant from research.
It's also available to read free on-line.

It makes the point that we need reminding of, the ways that we learn a subject are often very different from the ways that we know or master a subject. Thus, subject masters may not be subject teaching masters.

From the website blurb
"Topics include:

• How learning actually changes the physical structure of the brain.
• How existing knowledge affects what people notice and how they learn.
• What the thought processes of experts tell us about how to teach.
• The amazing learning potential of infants.
• The relationship of classroom learning and everyday settings of community and workplace.
• Learning needs and opportunities for teachers.
• A realistic look at the role of technology in education.
• "