In the ever-evolving landscape of education, it is important to understand how students think and learn so as to be able to teach effectively. Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist, profoundly impacted ...

Motivation theory has evolved over time as limitations of each new theory have become salient, and new theories are proposed to improve upon the old ones. Since each theory makes sense on its own, it ...

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 ...

If you're passionate about working in a dynamic environment and helping college students thrive, the CSP program at Western is an ideal stepping stone for a career in student affairs and higher ...

Student learning outcomes (SLOs) allow us to determine whether students are reaching the goals and objectives that we want them to achieve. They are expressed as specific statements describing the ...

Maximizing faculty development’s impact on student success and equitable learning requires targeted action. That’s the upshot of a recent report from Every Learner Everywhere, Achieving the Dream and ...

Improvements in teaching methods in the coming year include new forms of communication among students, new types of skills ...