Harvard University Press

“While methods vary, the best teachers often try to create what we have come to call a ‘natural critical learning environment.’”

Instead of answering the question “What method of teaching works best?” Ken Bain explores “What environment supports deep learning most successfully?” In the best environments, he argues, students try to solve problems they find intriguing, beautiful or important; they feel challenged and supported; they work collaboratively; they believe their … Read More

“Do it because it serves your need to grow.”

According to Ken Bain, there are three styles of learners: surface learners, who aim to quickly memorize key words and facts; strategic learners, who aim for top grades and efficiency; and deep learners, who aim to “answer questions or solve problems that they regard as important, intriguing, or just beautiful” … Read More

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