The Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL)—the most prominent tool, has been used internationally for decades. However, its effectiveness has been questioned due to issues with its ...

Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) explains how learning is influenced by the limited capacity of working memory. By understanding and managing different types of cognitive load, faculty can design more ...

Letting an AI assistant handle the hard parts of thinking feels efficient in the moment, but a growing body of cognitive science research suggests that convenience comes at a measurable cost. When ...

Vocabulary acquisition remains a cornerstone of second language education, critical not only for effective communication but also for academic achievement. Contemporary research highlights the ...

The field of cognitive science is undergoing a profound transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes embedded into daily life, acting not only as ...

Foreign Language Student Residence participants eat together at their daily required dinner. The Foreign Language Student Residence program is one method for BYU students to work on their language ...

Modern classrooms are filled with the language of cognitive science. We talk about student engagement, working memory, attention, mindset, and cognitive load as if we can observe these things directly ...

A high-quality preschool curriculum gives children opportunities to build both social-emotional and cognitive skills as they learn.