Core psychology and learning science: major theories, researchers, development, motivation, and how people learn and grow.
Types of Educational Evaluation and Their Role in Learning Educational evaluation guides learning and supports mental well-being by providing clarity and direction. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen evaluations reduce stress and boost motivation. Drawing on Brookhart (2013), let’s explore tribal, formative, diagnostic, and final evaluations, their benefits, and actionable steps … Read more
Types of Educational Assessment and Their Impact on Learning Educational assessments shape learning and mental well-being by guiding students and teachers. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen effective assessments reduce stress and boost confidence. Drawing on Brookhart (2013), let’s explore introductory, formative, summative, standard, and spoken assessments, their benefits, and actionable … Read more
Types of Feedback and How They Enhance Learning and Mental Health Feedback is a cornerstone of learning, guiding students toward improvement while boosting mental well-being. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen effective feedback reduce stress and foster resilience. Drawing on Hattie and Timperley (2007), let’s explore external, internal, sensory, and informational … Read more
Types of Scientific Research and Their Role in Academic Growth Scientific research drives knowledge and personal growth, reducing academic stress through structured inquiry. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen research enhance critical thinking and mental well-being. Drawing on Creswell and Creswell (2018), let’s explore the types of scientific research, their methods, … Read more
Types of Attention and How to Improve Focus for Better Mental Health Attention shapes how we learn and interact, impacting mental well-being. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen enhancing attention reduce stress and boost confidence. Drawing on Sternberg and Sternberg (2016), let’s explore the types of attention, factors affecting it, distractions, … Read more
Home-School and Peer Group Interactions: Keys to Child Development Interaction between home, school, and peer groups is vital for children’s growth, reducing stress and fostering socialization. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen these connections enhance mental well-being. Drawing on Ballantine and Hammack (2019) and Islamic teachings, let’s explore the importance of … Read more
Educational Sociology: Its Objectives and Links to Psychology Educational sociology explores how education shapes and is shaped by society, offering insights into fostering social cohesion and mental well-being. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen its principles reduce stress and enhance community ties. Let’s examine its objectives, its relationship with psychology, and … Read more
Extraversion: The Personality Trait That Boosts Your Chances of Finding Love Finding love comes easier to some, and a 2024 study in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin suggests extraversion is a key factor (web:0). As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how personality shapes relationships, reducing loneliness and boosting well-being. Let’s explore … Read more
Why People Cancel Plans Last Minute: The Psychology of Social Zapping Repeatedly canceling plans last minute, or “social zapping,” can reveal deeper psychological traits, per a 2021 study in Personality and Individual Differences (web:0). As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen understanding this behavior reduce frustration and foster empathy. Let’s explore why … Read more
How Faith Shapes Behavior and Mental Health, Per Psychology Faith, as a core of religious life, nurtures the soul and guides behavior, fostering a sound mind and moral conscience (الجسماني, 1997). As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen faith-based practices reduce stress and enhance well-being. Let’s explore how faith influences behavior, its … Read more