Edward Watson Books

"Supporting teachers in the quest to help students learn as effectively and efficiently as possible, The Science of Learning translates 77 of the most important and influential studies on the topic of learning into accessible and easily digestible overviews. Demystifying key concepts and translating research into practical advice for the classroom, this unique resource will increase teachers' understanding of crucial psychological research so they can help students improve how they think, feel and behave in school. From large to small scale studies, from the quirky to the iconic, The Science of Learning breaks down complicated research to provide teachers with the need-to-know facts and implications of each study. Each overview combines graphics and text, asks key questions, describes related research and considers implications for practice. Highly accessible, each overview is attributed to one of six key categories: - Memory: increasing how much students remember - Mindset, motivation and resilience: improving persistence, effort and attitude - Self-regulation and metacognition: helping students to think clearly and consistently - Student behaviours: enocuraging positive student habits and processes - Teacher attitudes, expectations and behaviours: adopting positive classroom practices - Parents: how parents' choices and behaviours impact their childrens' learning - Thinking biases: avoiding faulty thinking habits that get in the way of learning A hugely accessible resource, this unqiue book will support, inspire and inform teaching staff, parents and students, and those involved in leadership and CPD"-- Provided by publisher

To understand why courts today rule the way they do, Bradley Watson shows, you must go back more than a century. You'll find the philosophical and historical roots of judicial activism in the late nineteenth century. Watson traces a line from social Darwinism and pragmatism, through the rise of Progressivism, to our situation today.

The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its original content while acknowledging potential imperfections like marks and notations due to its age. It aims to promote cultural significance and ensure accessibility to classic literature through high-quality modern editions that remain faithful to the original text.

The book holds significant value in the literary world, recognized by scholars and academicians for its importance. It aims to contribute to the knowledge base for future generations. Presented in its original form, it maintains all original markings, preserving its authentic character and historical context.

This exciting new book from the bestselling authors of The Science of Learning takes complex ideas around teaching and learning and makes them easy to understand and apply through beautifully illustrated graphics. Each concept is covered over a double page spread, with a full-page graphic on one page and supportive text on the other.

Release Your Inner Drive: Everything You Need to Know about How to Get Good at Stuff by Bradley Busch and Edward Watson is a book of infographics designed to show teenagers how they can excel at school and in life.