Series Preface; About the Authors; Authors' Preface; How to Use This Book Part 1: Introduction 1. What is learning?; 2. Readiness to learn; 3. The learning environment; 4. The process of learning; Ten key things to know about study and learning Part 2: Personal and interpersonal issues 5. Self-efficacy and self-esteem; 6. Motivation; 7. Stress and anxiety Part 3: The learning environment 8.

Barriers to learning; 9. The school ethos; 10. Feedback; 11. Metacognition - Understanding how you learn; 12. Classroom design; 13. Differentiation Part 4: The learning process 14. Time management and organisation; 15. Information gathering; 16.

Note-taking; 17. Linking new information to prior knowledge; 18. Problem-solving skills; 19. Understanding what is being taught; 20. Supporting and improving memory Part 5: Essay writing, exams & lifelong learning 21. Planning and writing a good essay; 22. Exam preparation and test-taking practices; 23. Lifelong learning Part 6: Conclusion and resources 24.

Summary; 25. Advice for parents and carers; 26. Advice for teachers; Appendices.