The joy of learning – five books on study skills

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Do you have an assignment to do? One should read, write, or plan, but there are a thousand and one other ideas in the mind?

You are not alone. Studies show that our ability to concentrate is particularly tested in our knowledge-based and stimulus-filled society. However, it is not too late to practice learning techniques, concentration, and memory.

You can found on HAMK Finna a list that includes books related to study skills, motivation, memory, and thinking. Some of the listed books are e-books that you can read on your device. Others are printed books that you can reserve and, after receiving the notice, pick up from the campus library of your choice.

Below you will find a few picks from the list.

Mental models : how understanding the mind can transform the way you work and learn / Jim Heal & Rebekah Berlin, Hachette Learning, 2025.

Identifying hidden mental processes may help you better understand learning and working. This book will help you enhance your thinking, improve your communication skills, and better understand the complexities of interaction.

Long life learning : preparing for jobs that don’t even exist yet / Jennifer Aquino, Michelle R. Weise, Tantor Media, 2022.

How will extended lifespan affect our careers? Long Life Learning offers an interesting glimpse into a near future where careers last longer, and education lasts a lifetime. Please note that this book is an audio book.

From wellbeing to welldoing : how to think, learn and be well / Abby Osborne, Karen Angus-Cole, Loti Venables, Sage, [2024]

This book introduces you to concrete techniques that will not only help you succeed in your studies but also improve your wellbeing. It is easier to do and learn well if you are well.

Learning and memory / Darrell Rudmann, Sage, 2017.

The book gives students a clear and balanced overview of the main theories that explain how people learn and remember information. It introduces history, common research and neurological basis of learning and memory.

Understanding how we learn : a visual guide / Yana Weinstein and Megan Sumeracki with Oliver Caviglioli, Routledge, 2019.

The book explains visually what good evidence means when choosing effective ways to teach and learn. It shows how teachers and students can make decisions based on research instead of intuition.

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