Why the most meaningful learning happens outside your comfort zone—and three ways to build the cognitive capacity to handle ...

Almost all teachers believe persistent myths about learning, a new survey finds. More than three-fourths of teachers think that people are either right-brained (creative) or left-brained (analytical), ...

Friedman-Yakoobian, M., Parrish, E. M., Thomas, A., Lesser, R. Gnong-Granato, A., Eack, S., & Keshavan, M.S. (2019). An integrated neurocognitive and social-cognitive ...

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 ...

This is Part 4 of a five-part series on cognition and consciousness. Part 1 explored what we mean by "cognition." In Parts 2 and 3, we examined neuroscientist Joseph LeDoux’s strict definition, which ...

When it comes to language learning, an old adage rings true: a picture is worth a thousand words. There is growing evidence that the arts—be it a picture, drama, song, or dance—may help children with ...

The third workshop panel showcased cutting-edge work on the science of perception and cognition as it applies to the way individuals make sense of information. Moderator Barbara Dosher, University of ...

From poetry classes to crochet groups, older adults are finding that learning new skills can support brain health, build ...

The Ministry of Education is finalising a specialised curriculum for learners with cognitive and intellectual disabilities, a move expected to address longstanding gaps in inclusive education and ...