How to Learn? 26 Scientifically Proven Approaches

This is NOT an online meeting but an in-person meeting.
Reading the book is not required.

During the book discussion the leader of the discussion presents the most interesting parts of the book. The great emphasis is placed on discussion.

Book Description
In The ABCs of How We Learn, Daniel L. Schwartz, Jessica M. Tsang, and Kristen P. Blair explore what cognitive science actually says about learning, memory, attention, and skill acquisition.
Many popular study methods feel productive but produce weak results. This discussion examines scientifically supported principles of learning—and asks how we can learn more effectively in a world overloaded with information.

Discussion Topics

Why rereading and passive review often fail Retrieval practice and active recall
Spacing vs. cramming The illusion of competence
Why mistakes can improve learning Attention, distraction, and cognitive overload
Transfer of knowledge: why learning rarely generalizes automatically Can school systems teach people how to learn effectively?