Standard 2: Professional Knowledge

What is a learning difficulty? A learning difficulty is a condition that can cause an individual to experience problems in […]

What is the law of readiness? A law which states that learning is dependent upon the learner’s readiness to act, which facilitates the strengthening

Prior knowledge is the knowledge the learner already has before they meet new information. A learner’s understanding of a text

Most of the time, parents and teachers ask the question, “How can I motivate my child or my student to

Motivation has several effects on students’ learning and behavior. … Motivation also leads to increased effort and energy. Motivation determines whether a student will pursue a task (even a

What is the importance of technology integration in education? Technology, when integrated into the curriculum, revolutionizes the learning process. More and more

Blended learning combines face to face classroom learning with global online content, giving student more control over the time, place,

What are the cognitive styles of learning? Cognitive/Learning Styles. Cognitive styles refer to the preferred way an individual processes information.

What is selective attention in psychology? Selective attention is the process of focusing on a particular object in the environment for

Learned helplessness: A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent