A Research-Based Guide
to Children’s Learning
Comprehensive. Practical. Empowering.
650 pages
50 chapters
300 illustrations, charts and diagrams
1,500 research sources consulted
Academic by Design is a comprehensive, accessible and practical guide to understanding how children learn and how their learning can be supported. It brings together evidence-based insights, practical recommendations, effective strategies and carefully selected tools to help parents and educators make informed decisions about children’s learning and academic development. Its ultimate aim is to help children become not only academically successful but also confident, resilient and increasingly independent learners, equipped with the skills they need to navigate an increasingly complex, AI-driven world.
WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?
Parents who want to understand how children learn and how to support their academic development.
Educators looking for research-informed insights and practical approaches to improving learning.
Parents and educators who want to prepare children for the opportunities and challenges of an AI-driven world.
Anyone interested in developing children’s knowledge, abilities, confidence and independence as learners.
WHAT DOES THE BOOK COVER?
The foundations of learning
Attention, memory and cognitive development
Emotions, self-regulation and learning
Fluid and crystallised intelligence
Learning habits, motivation and self-efficacy
Language, knowledge and thinking
Vocabulary development and background knowledge
Social and academic language
Bilingualism and biliteracy
Second-language proficiency
Creativity and critical thinking
Academic skills
Decoding, phonics and reading fluency
Reading and listening comprehension
Writing development and effective writing skills
Numeracy and mathematical learning
Developing independent learners
Confidence, resilience and growth mindset
Interests, talents and individual potential
Learning strategies and metacognitive skills
Independence and self-directed learning
Learning in the age of artificial intelligence
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Transformative! This book goes beyond mere theory to offer practical guidance that empowers parents to become active and effective participants in their child’s education.
mack McGuire
Miami, FL
A game-changer for parents seeking to unlock their child’s full potential! This book stands out for its thorough exploration of the latest research in early childhood education, presented in a way that’s accessible and easy to understand.
ellyn garzon
Santa Cruz, CA