A Must Read

The Architecture of Learning: Designing Instruction for the Learning Brain, by Kevin Washburn (2010)

This book is an accessible and meaningful consideration of the many recent and longstanding findings in cognitive science and how they should be informing the design and implementation of learning environments. Washburn weaves relevant examples into his writing in a way that makes the simple act of reading the book a lesson in good teaching. The concepts are modeled throughout the text and readers are left with clear guidance as to how to align the important discoveries about learning with effective teaching and meaningful assessments. A well read copy of this text should be within arms reach of all educators at all times to inform the architecture of their continually improving learning environments both in the classroom and beyond.