From the time we’re young, many of us are taught to measure our worth by how others respond to us — gold stars, applause, ...

Metacognition—thinking about your thinking—improves learning by sharpening how you interpret experiences rather than merely accumulating them. Monitoring the goals, assumptions, and confidence behind ...

Doing well in school isn’t just about being able to read dense books and solve complex math problems. There are other, less tangible qualities that help students succeed, like having the courage to ...

Imagine a day at school without a strict bell schedule, assigned seating, mandated textbook reading, or classrooms that confine students by age. For younger kids, minimizing limitations can empower ...

A research team at the University of Cologne examined how optional support influences students' learning success and ...