Summary of Why Don't Students Like School?

Why Don’t Students Like School? by Daniel T. Willingham examines the purpose of education and examines the science behind how students learn. Willingham argues that schools need to focus more on teaching students how to think rather than what to think, and that the current educational system ignores the science of learning and fails to engage students. He believes that instruction should be tailored to the way human brains naturally work, and should provide students with the tools to become independent, lifelong learners. He also suggests that teachers need to be better prepared to teach and to recognize the individual needs of their students. The book provides practical advice for teachers and administrators on how to make learning more effective, as well as how to make classrooms more inviting and engaging for students.