Historically, the study of cognition has focused mainly on adults. With the arrival of constructivist theoreticians such as Jean Piaget, cognitive developmental theory became more visible in ...

In a recent blog post, Kyle Pearce (@mathletepearce) raised the question “good at math or good at memorization?” Unlike most middle school math teachers, Kyle asks his students to wrestle with complex ...

Educational psychology offers powerful tools for making teaching more engaging, adaptable, and effective. From foundational theories to creative, evidence-based practices, these approaches help ...

Guest post by John Thompson. The cover story in the American Educator “Putting Students on the Path to Learning,” by Richard Clark, Paul Kirschner, and John Swelter should prompt a dialogue between ...

While non-directive theories sound appealing and appeal to any freedom-loving mind, observations and evidence accumulated over 50 years show that non-directive methods of teaching and learning do not ...

THE IMPACT OF A MUSEUMBASED SCIENCE METHODS COURSE ON EARLY CHILDHOODELEMENTARY PRESERVICE TEACHERS SELFEFFICACY AND ABILITY TO DEVELOP CURRICULUM USING A ...

Museums are reimagining education by blending constructivist theory, interactive design, and playful learning strategies to engage visitors more deeply. From immersive games to purposeful drawing ...