Educational psychology
Classification of Intelligence: Addressing the Misconceptions and Benefits
In our society today, “intelligence” is often referred to colloquially; few understand the cognitive complexities and nuances behind this commonly used term. By correcting misconceptions and encouraging a more thorough understanding of intelligence and its classifications, our society will be better equipped to fight cognitive disorders. The general population’s idea of intelligence is mostly related [...]
The Places We Learn: Online Collaborative Learning
How do we learn? This question has fascinated ancient philosophers and modern scientists alike, from Plato to Piaget, and there is much we still don’t know. Educational psychology has only begun to explore the complexities of this uniquely human capacity, and effective teaching is still more an art than a science. However, in the past [...]
Methods for Educating Special-Needs Students
Special needs students are often the most challenging to teach yet also the most neglected by politicians and government educational policymakers. The number of students in special education has skyrocketed since the 1980s and only stabilized in the last few years. During the 2008–2009 academic school year, about 6.5 million students aged 3 through 21 [...]
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