Modern classrooms are filled with the language of cognitive science. We talk about student engagement, working memory, attention, mindset, and cognitive load as if we can observe these things directly ...

So since we all learn best by doing, it only makes sense that testing yourself — as long as you do it the right way — is the ...

When discussing learning transfer—the ability to apply previous knowledge, skills, and strategies to new contexts or situations—we should also be mindful of our learners’ cognitive load. Cognitive ...

Keep your brain sharp — it’s the most important tool you have to stave off mental decline. Studies also suggest that speaking another language can do more than impress your date when you’re ordering ...

The secret to remaining mentally sharp could be as simple as cultivating habits that are beneficial to brain function ...

The role of arts, music and theater is important to help children think critically, plan strategically and solve problems ...

In line with this, researchers have investigated language learning in late adulthood and shown that there is no age limit to ...

Clinical observations and research have revealed that all people must use their cognition (mental representations of rule-governed, evolving human reality) to guide their evaluations, explanations, ...

Cognitive fatigue manifests when the brain is overworked or stressed from prolonged periods of mental effort. This form of fatigue can impair attention, decision making, reaction times, and emotional ...