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How we learn : the surprising truth about when, where and why it happens
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How we learn : the surprising truth about when, where and why it happens

by Benedict Carey

Drawing on cognitive science and education research, this guide examines how the brain processes and retains information. It challenges traditional study advice and offers practical strategies to make learning more efficient by utilising natural cognitive processes.

Accession 11681 ISBN 9780230767782 Publisher MacMillan
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