Since the early days of universities, a traditional oral lecture has been a keystone of higher education. Today, many universities and colleges are trying to preserve the lecture as an element of ...

Learning later in life isn’t just possible, it is important for good quality of life. It can boost memory, emotional well-being, and even a sense of purpose. A new study shows that older adults learn ...

Recently, Stephen Kosslyn, the founding Dean of Minerva Schools, offered a great explanation of why active learning is superior to lectures. While I admire and appreciate radical innovations in ...

Seniors learn best when they’re taught the same way that is best for children and younger adults – with active participation, meaningful discussions, and material that feels relevant. One can learn ...

Lecture-based learning can be challenging for students who have difficulties building mental models for the organization of new information, but providing them with diagrams and other supporting ...

One can learn new things at any age – it isn’t just possible but it’s vital for a good quality of life. As societies around the world grow older, the demand for effective lifelong learning is ...

Peer-led education was found to have a greater impact on multiple sclerosis (MS) health literacy than lecture-based education, a recent study from Iran demonstrated. A study comparing education styles ...

For more than 20 years, Kathleen M. Greaves has taught large, lecture-based courses at Oregon State University in a classroom that seats 600. Keeping students engaged is always a challenge — and ...