Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. When it comes to learning, it’s not age but our brain’s plasticity that ...

Trump may prefer to hear new information, while Obama liked to read, but science shows catering to "learning style" preferences doesn't improve performance.

Throughout my life, I have been treated as if I had challenges that are common in more common neurotypes. I think in words and find reading and written expression comfortable, am an omnivert with a ...

At some point along my journey as an educator, I made the conscious choice to believe that student laziness is a myth. But, Kyle, … come on. Surely, you’ve had lazy students in your class. EVERY class ...

How do you get to Carnegie Hall? According to the old joke, “practice, practice, practice.” While it may sound like good advice, it’s not the best or fastest path because practice can only get you so ...

Try describing a shade of green you saw on a jacket yesterday. Or the shape of a lamp you liked in a bookstore. Words often fall short. But an image? It says it all. That's the promise of visual ...