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 valuable ...

A tour of the learning theories that shape how we teach. Use these ideas to reflect on your own teaching and to enrich the approaches you already use, whether you are new to college teaching or have ...

When OpenAI released “study mode” in July 2025, the company touted ChatGPT’s educational benefits. “When ChatGPT is prompted to teach or tutor, it can significantly improve academic performance,” the ...

In educational psychology, theories about how the brain processes information have long influenced teaching practices and curriculum development. One such influential framework is the PASS theory, ...

Cognitive overload may be a familiar feeling for those on a busy clinical team: a learner toggles between the medical record, phone calls and a differential diagnosis while the attending physician ...

There is a disconnect between what we think happens when we make a decision and what actually happens in the brain during that process, suggests Indiana University Professor of Psychological and Brain ...