After reviewing more than 100 years of research on learning, authors of a new paper say combining two strategies -- spacing and retrieval practice -- is key to success. Whether you're trying to ace a ...

Daniel Willingham is a cognitive scientist, by which I mean, he is an academic researcher who extracts information from psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, philosophy, computer science, and ...

It's not a new problem. Over the years, higher education leaders have asked themselves whether students' academic careers prepare them for the job market and future employment. These concerns about a ...

Cooperative learning is an instructional strategy where students work together in small groups to achieve shared learning goals. It has numerous benefits for both academic and social development. The ...

Contrary to conventional thinking, it's never too late to learn a new language. Use these tips to get started. For more than two years, Dulcie Shoener of Milwaukee has done daily German lessons on her ...

A Squiggly Career means prioritising possibilities over plans, talents over titles, progression over promotion, and direction over destination. This might include redefining success to fit with your ...

Traditionally, students learn by memorization. However, as a William & Mary student, you will need to move your learning abilities up to the higher levels of the learning process. It may not be ...

It’s acceptance letter season. High school students across the country are waiting, nervous for that “yes” or “no” from the colleges and universities where they’ve applied. These offers come with big ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write on the human/political issues surrounding college admissions. Traditional education systems are failing to equip students ...