--- product_id: 26228936 title: "Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning" price: "€ 31.48" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/26228936-small-teaching-everyday-lessons-from-the-science-of-learning store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning **Price:** € 31.48 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning - **How much does it cost?** € 31.48 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/26228936-small-teaching-everyday-lessons-from-the-science-of-learning) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Employ cognitive theory in the classroom every day Research into how we learn has opened the door for utilizing cognitive theory to facilitate better student learning. But that's easier said than done. Many books about cognitive theory introduce radical but impractical theories, failing to make the connection to the classroom. In Small Teaching, James Lang presents a strategy for improving student learning with a series of modest but powerful changes that make a big difference&;many of which can be put into practice in a single class period. These strategies are designed to bridge the chasm between primary research and the classroom environment in a way that can be implemented by any faculty in any discipline, and even integrated into pre-existing teaching techniques. Learn, for example: How does one become good at retrieving knowledge from memory? How does making predictions now help us learn in the future? How do instructors instill fixed or growth mindsets in their students? Each chapter introduces a basic concept in cognitive theory, explains when and how it should be employed, and provides firm examples of how the intervention has been or could be used in a variety of disciplines. Small teaching techniques include brief classroom or online learning activities, one-time interventions, and small modifications in course design or communication with students. Review: and it is amazing. It contains a number of ready-to-go lessons and ... - I recently picked up James M. Lang's new book: Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning, and it is amazing. It contains a number of ready-to-go lessons and activities that can be included in every class on every day, and--more importantly--he articulates the science and pedagogy behind the exercises, how to connect the exercises to promote cumulative learning, and (yes!) how to make the transition from gaining knowledge to critical and creative problem solving. It is the best higher education pedagogy text I've read (and it uses one of my favorites--Bloom's Taxonomy). Lang himself is an English professor and writes for the Chronicle and particularly understands the challenges that we face in our introductory and non-major courses, and, as the title suggests, he demonstrates small steps and advocates for meaningful changes to accumulate (rather than a massive and dramatic overhaul). A quote: "a simple way of understanding how to build comprehension in our students would be that it consists of helping them forge rich, interconnected networks of knowledge--ones that enable each existing piece of information in our content area to connect with lots of other information, concepts, and ideas." Responding to scientific explanations of "learning" as the creation of new neural network paths, he shares strategies for forming and retaining the new pathways. He also addresses common binary thinking, the rigid "mindset," and concludes with some popular BIG teaching innovations. (I think I have made notes on every single page). This book will not only change the way we teach, but it will also teach us the foundations for those changes. Review: Practical applications of great cognitive science insights - I work as an instructional designer in a graduate school, and this is the book that I'm going to be handing to all the faculty I work with to give them ideas about how to improve their courses. Lang writes in an easy-to-read but insightful way, drawing on his experience as a teacher to highlight small changes that can have a huge impact on students' learning. He talks about changes not only for traditional face-to-face classes but also changes for online classes and hybrid classes. Having read a number of the books he cites throughout his book, I can say that his research base is solid. He's drawing off some of the best recent research that's come out in cognitive psychology while showing practical steps to implement those ideas into an actual class. If you teach in higher education settings (or any setting for that matter), this is a must-have book for your bookshelf. If you're an instructional designer, instructional technologist, or curriculum designer, this book will help you translate important learning concepts into practical applications for your constituents. This is one of the best books to come out on the practical applications of cognitive science in recent years, and it's definitely worth your time and money. A wonderful book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #162,541 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #810 in Education (Books) #858 in Higher & Continuing Education | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 410 Reviews | ## Images ![Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71X4i1ZSiZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and it is amazing. It contains a number of ready-to-go lessons and ... *by S***N on March 22, 2016* I recently picked up James M. Lang's new book: Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning, and it is amazing. It contains a number of ready-to-go lessons and activities that can be included in every class on every day, and--more importantly--he articulates the science and pedagogy behind the exercises, how to connect the exercises to promote cumulative learning, and (yes!) how to make the transition from gaining knowledge to critical and creative problem solving. It is the best higher education pedagogy text I've read (and it uses one of my favorites--Bloom's Taxonomy). Lang himself is an English professor and writes for the Chronicle and particularly understands the challenges that we face in our introductory and non-major courses, and, as the title suggests, he demonstrates small steps and advocates for meaningful changes to accumulate (rather than a massive and dramatic overhaul). A quote: "a simple way of understanding how to build comprehension in our students would be that it consists of helping them forge rich, interconnected networks of knowledge--ones that enable each existing piece of information in our content area to connect with lots of other information, concepts, and ideas." Responding to scientific explanations of "learning" as the creation of new neural network paths, he shares strategies for forming and retaining the new pathways. He also addresses common binary thinking, the rigid "mindset," and concludes with some popular BIG teaching innovations. (I think I have made notes on every single page). This book will not only change the way we teach, but it will also teach us the foundations for those changes. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Practical applications of great cognitive science insights *by J***A on May 6, 2016* I work as an instructional designer in a graduate school, and this is the book that I'm going to be handing to all the faculty I work with to give them ideas about how to improve their courses. Lang writes in an easy-to-read but insightful way, drawing on his experience as a teacher to highlight small changes that can have a huge impact on students' learning. He talks about changes not only for traditional face-to-face classes but also changes for online classes and hybrid classes. Having read a number of the books he cites throughout his book, I can say that his research base is solid. He's drawing off some of the best recent research that's come out in cognitive psychology while showing practical steps to implement those ideas into an actual class. If you teach in higher education settings (or any setting for that matter), this is a must-have book for your bookshelf. If you're an instructional designer, instructional technologist, or curriculum designer, this book will help you translate important learning concepts into practical applications for your constituents. This is one of the best books to come out on the practical applications of cognitive science in recent years, and it's definitely worth your time and money. A wonderful book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by J***N on July 16, 2021* This book is directed at post-secondary educators, but all of the info and most of the classroom activities apply or could be adapted for lower grades. Some of the strategies were things I had already learned to do in my teacher education program, although Lang explains the WHY, and that made all the difference for me. I love that these strategies are little things you can begin doing right away without making any big curricular changes. I wish this had been assigned reading in college! ## Frequently Bought Together - Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning - Small Teaching Online: Applying Learning Science in Online Classes - What the Best College Teachers Do --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/26228936-small-teaching-everyday-lessons-from-the-science-of-learning](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/26228936-small-teaching-everyday-lessons-from-the-science-of-learning) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*