Simply sign up to the Education myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. “Like jumping from a bridge.” That was how one employee at French telecoms operator Orange described a skills programme ...

Getting a sweet treat is socially acceptable after big exams because of the notion that you deserve to be rewarded when you work hard. Reinforcement, associated with behaviorism, is central to ...

New research suggests that certain sounds associated with illness—like coughing and sniffling—may interfere with learning by distracting people during educational tasks. In a recent study published in ...

1 School of Computer and Software, Anhui Institute of Information Technology, Wuhu, China 2 School of Educational Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, China Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic ...

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 ...

Classroom management is paramount to effective teaching. It sets the stage for a productive learning environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The psychology ...