Kamei, Robert K. (2021). Strategic learning. A holistic approach to studying. World Scientific.

Abstract

Willing or unwilling, we are all compelled to lifelong learning. It is thus unsurprising that an elective by Professor Robert Kamei (the founding Vice Dean at Duke-NUS Medical School and the author of Strategic Learning) on Learning to Learn Better is exceedingly popular at Singapore’s flagship university, the National University of Singapore (NUS). The course inspired Kamei to write this excellent and enjoyable book that at around 200 pages, is structured into ten chapters. The book also comes with appendices, a useful bibliography and numerous boxed quotes from Kamei’s students that showcase their experiences with studying. Laudably, it is complemented by a freely accessible website (strategiclearn.org). Although the intended audience for the book is predominantly university students and teachers, the book’s holistic and strategic approach to learning – and us all being compelled to lifelong learning in a knowledge economy – mean that it is useful for learners of all ages.