A high-quality preschool curriculum gives children opportunities to build both social-emotional and cognitive skills as they learn.

Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) explains how learning is influenced by the limited capacity of working memory. By understanding and managing different types of cognitive load, faculty can design more ...

How can we design instruction that helps learners not just remember information, but comprehend and apply it? In this discussion-based session, we'll explore Richard Mayer's Cognitive Theory of ...

Perhaps you remember the story of William Miller, the Baptist preacher who predicted that Jesus Christ’s second coming would occur on Oct. 22, 1844. When the advent failed to occur as Miller foretold, ...

Engaging in mentally stimulating activities throughout life can build cognitive reserve, potentially delaying the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms by nearly six years.