Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, students across all ages and income levels experienced declines in verbal reasoning, flexible thinking and memory — core cognitive competencies reflected in ...

We can teach leadership just as we teach cognitive and technical skills. For years, I’ve been preaching a proposition I consider self-evident: physicians exercise leadership competencies every day, ...

During a recent visit to a midwestern university, I found myself talking to a graduate student, a dean, and a visiting former foundation president. The conversation turned to the proper role of skills ...

When discussing learning transfer—the ability to apply previous knowledge, skills, and strategies to new contexts or situations—we should also be mindful of our learners’ cognitive load. Cognitive ...

In today’s fast-paced world, mental overload has become a significant challenge. The constant barrage of information, digital distractions, and emotional demands can overwhelm our brains, leaving us ...