But in both psychology and education, that distinction is essential. When learning theory is confused with pedagogy, instructional choices are often based on preference rather than evidence.

Theories of learning developed in education and psychology for the past 100 years are woefully inadequate to support the design of schools and classrooms that foster deep learning and equity. Needed ...

In classrooms, state standards, dry textbooks, and the quest for efficient learning have sterilized learning at the expense of emotion and engagement.

In psychology, the term “blank slate,” or tabula rasa, actually has two meanings. The first refers to the belief that all humans are born with the ability to become literally anything or anyone. This ...

However, our recent research, published in the British Journal of Psychology, shows that a heightened interest in learning about threats can also lead people to be interested in less constructive ...