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

As popular as learning-style teaching theories may be, a group of cognitive psychologists say, there's no evidence to support their widespread use.

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 ...

Cognitive learning occurs in the elementary school classroom, as well as in the college classroom. It also occurs on the job. Cognitive learning is broken into six progressive steps.

Recognizing and responding to students’ cognitive needs helps nurture intellectual and emotional development--and Piaget's Theory is key.

Cognitive load theory has been traditionally described as involving three separate and additive types of load. Germane load is considered as a learning-relevant load complementing extraneous and ...

Several cognitive theories of learning are presented as examples of how cognitive psychology has influenced research on learning. Review of Educational Research (RER) publishes critical, integrative ...

Multimedia learning describes learning through the use of pictures and words. Examples of multimedia learning include watching a PowerPoint presentation, watching a pre-recorded lecture or reading a ...