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The Flintstone Method Learning through mediation

Can learning be taught? Or is it something that just happens or doesn't happen? Feuerstein believed that everyone can increase their ability to learn through human mediation. He distinguished between direct and indirect learning and what this means for the learner's ability to understand new informa

John Dewey's Principles of Education

There are few approaches that have had such a big impact on education as John Dewey's. The American philosopher, psychologist and educator believed that children should be active creators and the agents of their learning, and not just passive recipients of the knowledge of previous generations. Sp

The Better Learning Method Fact vs Fiction

Facts are informative, but also boring and less memorable. Stories and fiction, on the other hand, are more memorable. However, they leave a lot of room for interpretation and the message is not always understood. However, in the context of education, both are important. Take, for example, a classic

The Active Learning Method

"Active learning" means you participate, collaborate with others, and apply concepts to the real world. It requires hard mental effort but leads to better retention and an understanding of the material that can be transferred to other situations. To explain how to apply Active Learning in classrooms

Active learning

"Active learning" means getting involved, collaborating with others, and implementing concepts in the real world. It is intellectual hard work. But it allows you to remember the content better, understand it better and transfer it to other situations. Why does it work so well? We take a look at th

Learning to learn 13 tips from brain research

Learn for life or exams like scientists and brain researchers would. Sources: Brain capacity https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-the-memory-capacity/ Interrupted repetitions: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1249098 https://www.alzforum.org/news/research-news/while-you-we

Why are we violent (social learning theory)

Violence is often seen as an inherent human trait. However, it can also be significantly shaped by environmental and social contexts. Studies on baboons show that aggression is not determined by genetics alone, but is influenced by environment and social structures. These findings show the complex i