Michael Howe is Professor of Psychology at Exeter University. He is the author of many books (both trade and academic) and is a well-known expert on child geniuses.

Reviews of the previous edition: "In a most readable fashion he leads us through a plethora of well-supported material." (Education) "A straightforward and very readable introduction." (Times Higher Education Supplement)

• Preface. Introduction: the beginnings of human learning.Preparing for learning at school.Mental activities and human learning.Rehearsing and practicing.How existing knowledge aids learning.Intelligence and human abilities.How motivation affects learning.Reading, comprehension and learning.Extending writing skills.References.Index.

Michael Howe is Professor of Psychology at Exeter University. He is the author of many books (both trade and academic) and is a well-known expert on child geniuses.

Reviews of the previous edition: "In a most readable fashion he leads us through a plethora of well-supported material." (Education) "A straightforward and very readable introduction." (Times Higher Education Supplement)

• Preface. Introduction: the beginnings of human learning.Preparing for learning at school.Mental activities and human learning.Rehearsing and practicing.How existing knowledge aids learning.Intelligence and human abilities.How motivation affects learning.Reading, comprehension and learning.Extending writing skills.References.Index.

Michael Howe is Professor of Psychology at Exeter University. He is the author of many books (both trade and academic) and is a well-known expert on child geniuses.

Reviews of the previous edition: "In a most readable fashion he leads us through a plethora of well-supported material." (Education) "A straightforward and very readable introduction." (Times Higher Education Supplement)

• Preface. Introduction: the beginnings of human learning.Preparing for learning at school.Mental activities and human learning.Rehearsing and practicing.How existing knowledge aids learning.Intelligence and human abilities.How motivation affects learning.Reading, comprehension and learning.Extending writing skills.References.Index.