Technology can help educators train students' focus away from rote memorization toward deep conceptual learning by building on prior knowledge and making connections between concepts. An example of ...

Rote learning has long been the ghost in the classroom: obedient to syllabi, efficient at producing correct answers under time pressure, and almost entirely indifferent to thought. It is a pedagogy of ...

Fierce wars continue to rage around math instruction, but there are many practical changes we should make for mathematics students upon which most of us can probably agree, that could transform their ...

Ranchi: The CM Schools of Excellence across the state are focusing on conceptual-based learning and innovative academic ...

Conceptual teaching and learning involve understanding key concepts that underlie a subject or discipline. It involves going beyond mere memorization of facts or procedures and instead, focusing on ...

One of the joys of being an educator is embracing all the differences every student brings to the classroom, while teaching them to celebrate those unique traits in themselves and each other. Yet, ...

An example of discovery learning, the game WolfQuest lets players take on the role of a wolf in Yellowstone Park, where they explore the wilderness, hunt elk, and attempt to find a mate. This article ...