1. OUR MISSION
The mission of learningscience.org is to make evidence-based research on learning accessible to students, educators, parents, and lifelong learners. The Site publishes practical, research-informed content that explains how people learn, promotes effective study techniques, and supports teaching practices grounded in cognitive science and educational psychology.
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- educational psychology resources;
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7. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
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