The truth about learning styles – Myth AND Fact?
Some people like reading content. Some people like watching videos. Some people like listening to audio podcasts. For decades, this observation has sustained a psychological …
10 Clever Tricks to Defeat Test Anxiety
Stress and anxiety about competitive exams are S-class enemies for students, especially when all they are told is that their score determines their career. One …
Acting as Batman makes children brilliant
Studies show pretending to be a role model such as Batman (or any other person with skills) can improve children’s executive functions and adaptability in …
Memorization techniques to improve memory for facts
Memory for facts is called declarative memory which has 2 subtypes – semantic memory (concepts, facts, and details you put into words) and episodic memory …
4 Daily Memory Habits to improve confidence in memory
Researchers say there are 4 basic ways to improve memory[1]. First, process information actively. Second, use recall to reinforce memory. Third, space out your remembering …
Why Variation in Practice & Learning improves skills dramatically
In any learning context, practice is important to improve learning. Whether you are learning a holistic skill like photoshop and music, or studying for an …
7 Bad Study Habits Students Need To Ditch ASAP
Instead of focusing on the most productive study habits, students can improve their grades and learning quality just by getting rid of their bad study …
Yet Another Post On How To Study Better
There is no shortage of advice on how to study better. But, there is a shortage of holistic guides to help you improve the quality …
Learn How to Increase Concentration and Focus while Studying [Scientific Tips]
Concentration is a skill, not a set limit. 5 Psychological factors affect concentration while studying Notice how all of these factors are within your control. …
16 Worst and Best Study Tips, Techniques & Habits [How-To]
We’ll first begin with the worst study habits and then look at the best study habits & tips. This is your ultimate guide on how …
Teaching aids and Instructional materials: tools for teachers and students
Psychologists, designers, educationalists, and many professors around the world work on improving the quality of education because a lot depends on the education of a …
Inquiry-based learning – It is still valuable today
A number of educational systems exist today. Educational psychologists, experienced teachers, thought leaders, and allied psychology researchers have invested a lot of time in studying how …
Mental models – A way to unlock genius
Mental models or Mental model thinking can help you learn better, get creative, and gain immense insight into the world. For a minute, think that …
5 scientific study techniques: Interleaving, spaced repetition, retrieval practice, metacognition, chunking
The average person spends a large portion of waking hours studying in the first 20 years of life. A lot more of skill-learning happens based …
How to improve your memory and remembering capacity?
Here are some tips and tricks to improve your memory – general ability to remember, and the skill of memorizing specific things. When we speak …
How to learn new words easily and gain fluency
Language is a fascinating human trait. It is so grounded in the making of our species that we have dedicated brain regions[1] that facilitate it. It seems …