Doing well in school isn’t just about being able to read dense books and solve complex math problems. There are other, less tangible qualities that help students succeed, like having the courage to ...

High-performers tend to recognize that gaining even seemingly irrelevant knowledge and skills through self-directed learning has valuable knock-on effects.

The world is full of things to learn. Where to start? How to choose what to pay attention to? What motivates someone to seek new knowledge? The desire to learn is partly a preference for novelty: we ...

Unlearning is essential to learning. Critical thinking, a growth mindset, and continuous learning are all steps to take to improve our understanding, knowledge, and wisdom. However, many of us ...

A conversation with INSEAD’s Gianpiero Petriglieri on a key skill of modern leadership. In an age of rapidly changing technology, it’s more important than ever for organizations to effectively support ...

Learning is also perhaps the best antidote to boredom and depression. And the really good news is that we can improve our ability to learn. As the brain re-wires itself from experience, it can change ...

Toronto Metropolitan University provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. Toronto Metropolitan University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. It’s acceptance ...

As generative AI becomes more advanced and accessible, it’s helpful to revise assignments in ways that deter unauthorized use while promoting genuine learning. Here are detailed strategies for ...

Kateřina Chládková has received external funding from the Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Science Foundation, and the Czech Ministry of Education. She consults for and co-develops the Mooveez ...