Effective learning isn't just about finding the easiest path—it's about the right kind of challenge. Two prominent theories—Desirable Difficulties (DDF) and Cognitive Load Theory (CLT)—offer valuable ...

"Oh, this is what was happening right in front of me."When I read books or talk to university professors, I sometimes think ...

In education, as in psychology, clarity matters. Yet in everyday conversations about teaching and learning, terms like learning theory and pedagogy are often used interchangeably. Phrases such as “We ...

Source:   Ask a group of students how they learn best, and you will get very different answers. One may want diagrams, ...

A tour of the learning theories that shape how we teach. Use these ideas to reflect on your own teaching and to enrich the approaches you already use, whether you are new to college teaching or have ...