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 ...

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 ...

Behaviorism was born from research done by Ivan Pavlov in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Pavlov’s research into animal digestion led to the recognition that the animals that were being ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract This article describes the Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach (CALLA), an instructional model designed to increase the achievement ...

Making smart decisions is a product of intelligence; that’s why Jeff Bezos is a proponent of recognizing two-way doors. (Bezos also feels the the smartest people often change their minds, not because ...