Robert K Kamei - Strategic Learning: A Holistic Approach to Studying

A Holistic Approach to Studying

A Holistic Approach to Studying

Robert K Kamei, M.D.

National University of Singapore &
Duke University, USA

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Kamei, Robert K., author.

Title: Strategic learning : a holistic approach to studying / Robert K Kamei.

Description: First. | New Jersey : World Scientific, [2021] | Includes bibliographical references and index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2020053611 | ISBN 9789811226632 (hardcover) | ISBN 9789811227776 (paperback) | ISBN 9789811226649 (ebook for institutions) | ISBN 9789811226656 (ebook for individuals)

Subjects: LCSH: Study skills. | Metacognition. | Strategic planning.

Classification: LCC LB1049 .K334 2021 | DDC 371.30281--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020053611

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Dr. Robert Kamei brings a rich background to this highly valuable survey of learning. After pioneering work in reforming medical education, he developed for undergraduates a fantastic course on how to learn, and he has captured the deep insights of that experience in this wonderful volume. Easy to read and follow even complex ideas, this book will delight and inform students and teachers alike. Highly recommended.

Ken Bain
Historian and author of What the Best College Teachers Do
(Harvard University Press) and Super Courses: The Future of Teaching and Learning (Princeton University)

Learning scientists have done a good job of getting their findings to instructors to help them improve their teaching. But so much of learning is under the students and only the students control. Strategic Learning fills a critical need to educate students on what the field knows about how to learn productively. We should be getting it into the hands of every university student.

Lori Breslow
Senior Lecturer, MIT Sloan School of Management
Founding Director, MIT Teaching & Learning Laboratory

Strategic Learning was an unexpected find. At first I was planning on reading some chapters that had been called to my attention and then wow by the end of the evening I had read the book cover to cover. It is both strategic and holistic on how to learn most effectively by tuning into deep properties of your own mind. For example, once you have learned something how often do you review it and what is the ideal spacing you might want between reviews to really accelerate total mastery? Understanding some of these metacognitive findings helps us while in college, graduate school, or for lifelong learning at any age in our world of constant change. This book is a real find. Thank you Dr Kamei for taking the time to write it and to make it all seem so ease to put into practice.

John Seely Brown
Author, with Doug Thomas, The New Culture of Learning
Co-founder of the Institute for Research on Learning (IRL)
Former Chief Scientist, Xerox Corporation
Director of Xerox Palo Alto Research Center (PARC)

This is a just-in-time book for both teachers and students. Bobs comprehensive, strategic approach to learning has really made a difference in his students learning experiences. Based on the evidence-based framework and easy-to-understand procedure, anyone who aspires to create optimal learning for themselves or for their children or students would be able to benefit from Bob's methodology a holistic learning framework which can help overcome the learning myths that many believe in and build their new learning scenarios.

Yao-Ting Sung
Executive Vice President and Chair Professor
National Taiwan Normal University
Director, The National Assessment Center for Education in Taiwan

Dr. Bob was our pediatrician. If we could trust him with our kids, you can trust him with how to learn better. I discovered many surprising truths about learning in this book, so follow the scientific research and become a better learner.

Guy Kawasaki
Bestselling book author, chief evangelist of Canva and creator of the Remarkable People podcast

Since the very start of VinUniversity, we have appreciated Prof Kameis thoughtful advice on setting up our educational programs and active learning. With this book, he has turned his attention to advising students how best to learn. Now, they too can benefit from his educational insights and experiences. I suggest that all students, and faculty, consider reading his book to get the very most out of their university education.

Le Mai Lan
President of VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam
Vice Chairwoman of Vingroup

Strategic Learning is an outstanding book that has combined Bob's distilled expertise over decades of teaching with insights consolidated from the science of learning globally in a very readable and clear guide to optimising one's personal learning. Every student (and every educator) should read this!

Jeremy Lim
Associate Professor, Director of the Leadership Institute for Global Health Transformation Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore
CEO of AMiLi (GI microbiome company)

Universities are good at telling students what to learn, but much less so at how to actually do that. Kameis Strategic Learning fills that gap. It begins with debunking popular myths about learning, then builds a deep understanding of the metacognitive and self-regulatory processes underlying learning, and concludes with tangible advice on how to put this into practice. And its fun to read!

Andreas Schleicher
Director for Education and Skills, and Special Advisor on Education Policy to the Secretary-General at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Oversees the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)

Professor Robert K. Kamei teaches a popular course at NUS, which focuses on the science and techniques of learning better. He has compiled this exciting knowledge into a new book, Strategic Learning, for wider public understanding. Learning skills are increasingly important, not just to students, but also working adults, and all who are seeking to develop their potential to the fullest. In this era, we are all encouraged, and expected, to be learning constantly, and thereafter apply new knowledge in ever-changing circumstances. Professor Kameis book shows that with practice and patience, we can all develop strong learning skills which can enhance our creativity, adaptability and resilience.