Imagine you are a mountaineer. Nothing excites you more than testing your skill, strength and resilience against some of the most extreme environments on the planet, and now you've decided to take on ...

A large, international study shows that problem-based learning is more effective than standard instruction in math and science, and a national survey confirms that students, parents and teachers all ...

Medical schools are increasingly turning to case-based learning (CBL) to bridge the gap between pharmacology theory and clinical application. By anchoring lessons in real-world patient scenarios, CBL ...

The Learning Design & Learning Sciences program prepares creative and adaptable learning scientists and designers who can transform learning in diverse contexts. Our program uniquely defines learning ...

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 ...

Emergent curriculum turns everyday curiosity into meaningful learning by following children’s interests while meeting developmental goals. Rooted in theories from Piaget, Vygotsky, and Dewey, it ...

Theoretical physicists use machine-learning algorithms to speed up difficult calculations and eliminate untenable theories—but could they transform what it means to make discoveries? Theoretical ...