Spread the loveLearning science, how we learn, and how we apply the knowledge of how we learn, is a relatively new field of study. It draws from various disciplines including cognitive neuroscience, learning analytics, data science, behavioral economics, and educational psychology to create education solutions that work for educators and learners. In a recent webinar on edWeb, Paul W. Ownby, senior product manager at Learning.com, went into detail on what is needed for learning to take place and how digital instruction can be leveraged to enhance learning. Ownby explains that real learning occurs when the thinking, sensing, and feeling systems […]

Spread the love“Reading difficulty” covers a wide range of issues that occur while deciphering words and letters or linking words and phrases to their meanings. Anyone can have a reading difficulty. Such difficulties aren’t signs of intelligence. Reading difficulties arise in the brain where individuals translate letters and words into information they can use. The reading process is broken into different parts – deciphering, understanding, and retaining information. Addressing the Difficulties Reading difficulties pertaining to the brain’s neurological processes can surface as ADHD, dyslexia, and other medical conditions. Such difficulties can also crop up when a person not diagnosed with […]

Spread the loveThis is a domain of psychology that has to do with studying teaching and learning. In other words, it’s the study of how students learn and covers instructional processes, teaching methods, and individual differences in learning. The objective of educational psychology is to understand the way students learn and preserve new information. This domain of psychology isn’t limited to the learning process of early childhood and adolescence. Instead, it covers the emotional, social, and cognitive processes too, which are involved in learning throughout an individual’s entire lifespan. Educational psychology integrates several other disciplines, including behavioral psychology, developmental psychology, […]

Spread the loveIntroduction Pygmalion, a well-known concept in psychology, is derived from the Greek myth of Pygmalion, a sculptor who fell in love with his own creation. Today, the term is often associated with the power of expectations and how they can affect performance. Within an educational context, the Pygmalion Effect refers to the phenomenon where higher expectations lead to better performance. This article will explore this concept and its implications for teachers and students alike. The Pygmalion Effect in Education The Pygmalion Effect was first introduced by Rosenthal and Jacobson in their 1968 study. The researchers informed teachers halfway […]