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 ...

Individuals who study and use artificial intelligence (AI) have a unique vantage point navigating -- and redefining -- a world including educational ...

We know not everyone learns and retains information the same way, so what can we do to make sure that everyone benefits from their education? The aim of research in educational psychology is to ...

In the Cognition and Student Learning (CASL) lab, our mission is to explore and enhance self-regulated learning for learners of all backgrounds. We focus on three key areas: (1) identifying the ...

From the 1950s onward, psychologists have generally assumed that people possess a general need for cognitive consistency, whose frustration by an inconsistency elicits negative affect. We offer a ...

If you are intrigued by the inner workings of the psyche, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Michigan Tech will allow you to mold that curiosity into a meaningful career. Psychology is the ...

Jean-Philippe Ayotte-Beaudet receives funding from SSHRC and FQRSC. The Quebec MInistry of Education funds the Research Chair in Outdoor Education. Felix Berrigan receives funding from CRSH, IRSC, and ...