How to Study and Teaching How to Study

In this thoughtful guide the author tackles a question most teachers overlook: how to help young people actually learn to study. Drawing on classroom experience, student suggestions, and modest research, he offers a blend of observation and experiment that feels both scholarly and down‑to‑earth. The opening anecdotes—a noisy recital of history and a rote‑memorizing algebra routine—illustrate the extremes of current habits and set the stage for a more balanced approach.

The book then unpacks study into eight essential factors, from supplying clear purposes and enriching thought to organizing ideas and judging the worth of statements. Practical strategies for memorization, applying concepts, fostering a tentative attitude toward knowledge, and honoring individual differences weave together into a cohesive teaching philosophy. Readers will find concrete ideas they can try in the classroom right away, while also gaining a deeper appreciation of what genuine studying really entails.