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

When Zach Groshell zoomed in as a guest on a longstanding British education podcast last March, a co-host began the interview ...

Cognitive Load Theory (CLT), developed by John Sweller, offers a complementary perspective, emphasizing the importance of managing cognitive resources to optimize learning.

Cognitive empathy involves knowing how other people think and feel, while emotional empathy involves feeling another person's emotions. Think of these two types as being able to step into their ...

This theory asserts that learning is influenced by both internal factors, like individual thoughts, and external factors, like social interactions, which can impact learning outcomes. Cognitive ...

Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning (CTML) Multimedia learning describes learning through the use of pictures and words. Examples of multimedia learning include watching a PowerPoint presentation, ...

Social learning theory is really a combination of two other kinds of learning theories. On the one hand, there is the cognitive learning theory, which states that the learning of an individual is ...

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 ...

Vygotsky's groundbreaking work changed how we understand learning and development. His sociocultural theory emphasized the important role that social interaction plays in shaping cognitive ...

In essence, the theoretical compass of social cognitive learning theory and CBT points to identifying and rectifying specific deficits and excesses (e.g., correcting misinformation, providing ...