Books by Dr. Agarwal
The book Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning (2019) is the culmination of a 15-year collaboration between Dr. Agarwal, a cognitive scientist, and Patrice Bain, a veteran K-12 teacher. Drawing on their joint expertise, the authors decipher cognitive science research, illustrate how they have applied the science of learning in their own teaching, and provide evidence-based recommendations to empower educators to unleash the science of learning in their classrooms. Powerful Teaching is available in hardcover, paperback, Kindle/e-book, and Spanish from Amazon, Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, bookstores, and libraries.
The book Smart Teaching Stronger Learning: Practical Tips From 10 Cognitive Scientists (2025) features renowned cognitive scientists from around the world, who share research-based teaching strategies from their own classrooms. This approachable resource distills key principles from the science of learning, with concise chapters and real-world examples for busy educators and leaders in K–12, higher education, and beyond. Smart Teaching Stronger Learning is available in paperback and Kindle/e-book from Amazon, Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, bookstores, and libraries.
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