Discover theories of cognitive psychology and strategies for enhancing learning in this free online course.

This course introduces some of the main theories about the learning process. It is ideal for educators and other employees in education as understanding the mechanisms and the inner workings of the learning process helps to determine the correct strategies needed to help students learn how to learn. This course will provide exactly that! By the end of the course, you will be able to describe the mental activities used in the learning process and use this knowledge in your everyday practice (or if you are a parent, this will empower you to help your child if they are struggling to learn).

Besides the main theories, you will also learn about the importance of exercise and repetition and how existing knowledge can greatly help in learning new information. You will learn how intelligence and motivation affect the learning process and student's achievements. This information is beneficial for all educators as understanding the learning process will help them understand their students better.

In the last part of this course, you will review some strategies used to help students understand new information and develop their writing skills. By taking this course, you will learn how to properly work with children who need more help with learning and individualize your approaches to make them more efficient. You will also learn how to motivate your learners more efficiently. Educators and parents will find this course particularly useful. So, why wait? Enroll today!