The most important guiding principle of the Montessori method is that every child is a “master builder of himself”. Therefore, it knows best itself when… Read More »The Montessori concept in education

If you want to master an instrument perfectly, it is best to start playing as a child. But even as an adult you can still… Read More »Learning an instrument as an adult

Do you sometimes find it hard to motivate yourself to study? You are definitely not alone! Everybody has his or her inner pig sometimes. Often… Read More »Inner pig: some simple tips to overcome it

Thinking positively does not mean pushing everything negative away from yourself, because then you fall into the extreme of toxic positivity. Rather, thinking positively means… Read More »Tips to think positively more often

The use of effective learning methods is of vital importance and leads to improved learning success. A small selection of successful learning methods gives students… Read More »Effective learning techniques

Nothing demonstrates the lack of mathematical education more than overly exact calculation. Carl Friedrich Gauss Many students think that the only thing that matters in… Read More »Estimation comes before calculation

All learners bring with them individual conditions that influence their personal learning process. Basically, it can be said that the learning requirements of adults differ… Read More »What characterizes the learning process in adults?

Children grow into a world shaped by adults. They have to get involved with the rules that apply, acquire basic cultural techniques, appropriate the world… Read More »The main differences between children’s learning and adult learning

Pupils are hardly willing to engage in experiments with regard to learning strategies. Typical statements were: “What’s the point?”, “I’m just not talented in this… Read More »How can you make learning strategies palatable to children?

The brain of a man weighs on average about 1.4 kilograms, while the brain of a woman with the same body size is about a… Read More »Brain sizes

Language skills, such as German or French, in addition to one’s own native language, are almost indispensable in today’s global world. But not everyone finds… Read More »How to learn a new foreign language

Mnemonics are memory techniques whose origin goes back to antiquity. There are different techniques, but all have in common that the memory performance is increased… Read More »What are mnemonics?

True, adults learn very differently than children – but not necessarily worse. Children often approach new challenges much more intuitively and learn in a very… Read More »The learning methods for adults

A daily routine is important. Regular learning helps you to really memorize the material. Listen carefully to what is said in class and also write… Read More »What you need to keep in mind when learning

To learn successfully, you have to understand how the brain works. For example, when you learn a mathematical formula by just looking at it, it… Read More »The drawers in the head

Visualizations of information create more clarity about content, are better remembered than words and are also a lot of fun. Even simple drawings have a… Read More »The use of visualizations

An important aspect of wisdom is the deep knowledge that one gains from life experience, i.e. knowledge about life in general, about people and also… Read More »What is wisdom?

This exercise comes from hypnosis. It allows you to gradually enter a deep state of relaxation. Make yourself comfortable on a chair, close your eyes.… Read More »Meditation: Deep relaxation

Find a quiet place and take five to ten minutes. Sit upright, either cross-legged on the floor or in a chair, and you’re ready to… Read More »How to make your thoughts quieter

Temporary memory problems can occur more frequently in the case of stress, lack of sleep or psychological problems and usually disappear when the life situation… Read More »What are the causes of poor memory?

You have five minutes to spare because you’re waiting for the bus, or it’s still a while before your friend comes to visit. Ask yourself… Read More »Questions as memory training

The loci method is a well-known technique that can help you memorize things. Especially for remembering sequences, this technique is great. It ties in with… Read More »Loci Method

The term socialization refers to the learning processes of social organisms that are based on interactions with conspecifics and enable the integration of an individual… Read More »Socialization

Imprinting is an irreversible form of learning. During the sensitive phase, environmental stimuli are permanently incorporated into the behavioral repertoire. Learning by imprinting occurs without… Read More »Imprinting