This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American The notion of "learning styles"-- that ...

Every child has a preferred “learning style.” Many children learn primarily by reading. Some learn mostly through listening. On the other hand, others learn principally by observing. In essence, ...

Most teachers worldwide still believe myths about learning decades after they have been debunked. Here are the most common.

If you’ve ever watched your kid pick up a new skill, you know there’s no one “right” way to learn. Some kids need to see it, others need to hear it, and plenty need to get their hands on it to really ...