What is cognitive development? Expert Dr Samantha Durrant answers parents' questions around this tricky subject, and how it ...

When discussing learning transfer—the ability to apply previous knowledge, skills, and strategies to new contexts or situations—we should also be mindful of our learners’ cognitive load. Cognitive ...

Hands-on learning, learning by doing, learning through experience—no matter what you call it, the premise is the same. Most people learn faster and better when they’re actively involved in the process ...

A new study has examined the role of several cognitive functions in young students learning to write English, their second language. The study conducted a battery of cognitive tests, gauged the ...

A new meta-analysis of 86 studies found that gamified learning in STEM subjects significantly improves domain knowledge, higher-order thinking, and affective outcomes. The review reported medium to ...

The secret to remaining mentally sharp could be as simple as cultivating habits that are beneficial to brain function ...

Summative assessments evaluate learning at the end of a unit, course, or instructional period. While typically used to gauge final outcomes, these assessments can also serve formative purposes, ...