Key points Confusing learning theory with pedagogy leads to ineffective and misaligned instruction. Learning should be defined by observable behavior, not assumed understanding or mental states.

Humanistic theories in classroom management In contrast to behaviorism, humanistic theories (particularly those of Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow) emphasize the importance of addressing students’ ...

In psychology, the term “blank slate,” or tabula rasa, actually has two meanings. The first refers to the belief that all humans are born with the ability to become literally anything or anyone. This ...

Their proposed model, outlined in a paper published in Nature Human Behavior, combines advanced machine learning algorithms with behavioral science theory.