Mejores libros sobre educación

" A New Culture of Learning" explores how the forces of change inspire us to imagine a future of learning that is achievable, scalable, and as powerful as it is optimistic. Douglas Thomas and John Seely Brown reveal a new form of culture where knowledge is seen as fluid and evolving, the personal is both enhanced and refined in relation to the collective, and the ability to manage, negotiate, and participate in the world is governed by the play of the imagination. This book looks at the challenges that our education and learning environments face in a fresh way, and provides a roadmap showing how schools can prosper under the most difficult conditions.

Discover the importance of creativity in today's world with this must-read book. In "Out of Our Minds," the author examines how Western culture undervalues creativity and highlights its importance in education and beyond. With endorsements from notable figures like John Cleese and Ken Blanchard, this book is packed with insights on how leaders can encourage and maintain creative thinking within their organization. Don't miss out on this vital necessity.

A thought-provoking look at the flaws in the higher education system in America, including rising tuition costs, low graduation rates, and overwhelming student debt. The author urges for a radical change in the way education is delivered, emphasizing the need for personal learning networks and free, open-source education. With a focus on experiential and digital learning, the book explores the potential for a more fluid and permeable system that better serves students from all backgrounds.

En una época en la que los procesos de evaluación se estandarizan, las escuelas pasan por momentos difíciles y tanto estudiantes como educadores sufren una presión enorme, Robinson nos ofrece soluciones prácticas para terminar con el caduco sistema educativo actual heredado de la Revolución Industrial. Para lograrlo, propone darle a la educación un enfoque personalizado. Sugiere aprovechar el potencial de los recursos tecnológicos y profesionales disponibles y fomentar así la participación de los estudiantes para que pierdan el miedo a equivocarse, desarrollen su pasión por aprender y su creatividad, y estén preparados para afrontar los retos que les depare el futuro. Repleto de anécdotas, casos, investigaciones y consejos de profesionales pioneros en el tema, Escuelas creativas apasionará a cualquier interesado en la educación, porque le hará replantearse muchas ideas preconcebidas y le ayudará a reflexionar sobre cuál es realmente el verdadero sentido de la educación en el siglo XXI.

Llega a España uno de los fenómenos editoriales en no ficción del 2010. Un libro fascinante y sorprendente que ha despertado el halago unánime de público y crítica y que lleva más de 6 meses en la lista de best sellers del New York Times. Y es que como hiciera Malcolm Gladwell, Daniel Pink logra acercar al gran público conceptos hasta ahora sólo al alcance de unos pocos. Un libro sobre nuestra naturaleza humana, nuestro comportamiento y, muy especialmente, sobre qué es aquello que nos estimula a hacer lo que hacemos. Nos enseña como lo que en realidad ansiamos como individuos es la libertad de decidir nuestros objetivos, aprender de forma continua y ser capaces de lograr metas que pasen a la posteridad. Autonomía, excelencia y pervivencia, los tres nuevos pilares de la motivación.   

Apréndetelo revoluciona las ideas existentes sobre cómo aprender de manera efectiva para no olvidarlo después. Se ha comprobado que muchos de los hábitos y rutinas de estudio comunes (subrayar, resaltar, leer y releer, matarse la noche antes de un examen y la repetición continua de un tema en particular) resultan contraproducentes. Basado en los últimos descubrimientos en psicología cognitiva y otras disciplinas, los autores ofrecen técnicas concretas para convertirnos en mejores aprendices.

¿Cómo funciona el cerebro de un alumno? La ciencia ha progresado enormemente en los últimos treinta años. Este libro recoge todo lo que los científicos han descubierto acerca del funcionamiento de la memoria y del cerebro que puede y debe ayudarnos a llegar a conclusiones prácticas y directamente aplicables en clase.

The mental wellbeing of our children is shockingly poor. Marc Brackett, author of PERMISSION TO FEEL, knows why. And he knows what we can do. "We have a crisis on our hands, and its victims are our children." Marc Brackett is a professor in Yale University’s Child Study Center and founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. In his 25 years as an “emotion scientist,” he has developed a remarkably effective plan to improve the lives of children and adults – a blueprint for understanding our emotions and using them wisely so that they help, rather than hinder, our success and well-being. The core of his approach is a legacy from his childhood, from an astute uncle who gave him permission to feel. He was the first adult who managed to see Marc, listen to him, and recognize the suffering, bullying, and abuse he’d endured. And that was the beginning of Marc’s awareness that what he was going through was temporary. He wasn’t alone, he wasn’t stuck on a timeline, and he wasn’t “wrong” to feel scared, isolated, and angry. Now, best of all, he could do something about it. In the decades since, Marc has led large research teams and raised tens of millions of dollars to investigate the roots of emotional well-being. His prescription for healthy children (and their parents, teachers, and schools) is a system called RULER, a high-impact and fast-effect approach to understanding and mastering emotions that has already transformed the thousands of schools that have adopted it. RULER has been proven to reduce stress, depression and burnout and enhance to encourage higher academic achievement. This book is the culmination of Marc’s development of RULER and his way to share the strategies and skills with readers around the world. It is tested, and it works. This book combines rigor, science, passion and inspiration in equal parts. Too many children and adults are suffering; they are ashamed of their feelings and emotionally unskilled, but they don’t have to be. Marc Brackett’s life mission is to reverse this course, and this book can show you how.

Transform your students into strong communicators with a research-backed method of writing instruction called The Writing Revolution. This clear and coherent approach, also known as the Hochman Method, is adaptable to any subject or grade level and focuses on individual needs to provide targeted feedback. By following this road map, you'll help your students improve comprehension, organizational skills, speaking and analytical capabilities, and boost their confidence in writing. The best part? You can integrate TWR seamlessly into your existing curriculum to make a dramatic difference in your classroom.

Discover the untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis and the cycle of poverty in "The Knowledge Gap." Author Natalie Wexler reveals a fundamental flaw in our education system: the elementary school curriculum's intense focus on decontextualized reading comprehension skills at the expense of actual knowledge. With research, history, and compelling characters, Wexler sheds light on this overlooked issue and highlights innovative educators who are creating positive change. If you want to unlock the potential of our neediest children and fix our education system, this book is a must-read.