In education, as in psychology, clarity matters. Yet in everyday conversations about teaching and learning, terms like learning theory and pedagogy are often used interchangeably. Phrases such as “We ...

Education is changing faster than ever before. Instead of relying on classrooms, chalkboards, and set schedules, learn ...

At one time or another, we’ve all heard “experts” assert that children have different learning styles. Some children, for instance, may be visual learners, while others best absorb information by ...

If you've ever wondered why some people succeed at learning new skills and knowledge while others fail to grasp basic concepts, you may want to find out more about learning theory. Theories of ...

In higher education, the most pressing challenge is not AI itself, but the underlying pedagogy gap masked by traditional ...

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 ...

UAB faculty and staff Will Brooks, Ph.D., Heather Patterson, Ph.D., and Nikki Sarabat are members of the inaugural cohort of ...

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 ...

In earlier parenting days, my family often passed car-ride time by playing one-word story. Each passenger sequentially contributed a single word to an evolving story. While the Pulitzer committee has ...