Educational resources for self-learners
10 resources that match your needs
Foundations of Tibetan Buddhism by Mingyur Rinpoche
An online course featuring weekly video teachings by Mingyur Rinpoche, with subtitles and transcripts. It covers the history, philosophy, and meditative practices of Tibetan Buddhism, emphasizing its relation to personal psychological experience and well-being.
Mastering Heutagogy: A Guide to Self-Determined Learning
This comprehensive guide from Growth Engineering delves into Heutagogy, the science of self-determined learning. It explores core principles like learner agency, metacognition, non-linear learning, and experiential practice, providing practical applications for programming, startups, psychology, and product design.
Practical Psychology
A YouTube channel known for creating animated, easy-to-understand videos that make psychological concepts accessible to a broad audience, focusing on personal growth, emotional well-being, and cognitive psychology.
26 Minutes Simple Japanese Listening - Buddhist Pilgrimage
This video offers a comprehensive introduction to Buddhist pilgrimage: its history, origins, purpose, and mindset. It covers the meaning behind the Shikoku Pilgrimage, proper conduct, attire, equipment, the deeper spiritual significance, and how pilgrimage connects the practitioner with heritage and nature. It emphasizes the psychological and spiritual transformation inherent in such journeys, providing reflections suitable for those interested in deeper practices and their mental/emotional impacts.
What Is Vipassana Meditation, Also Known as Insight Meditation?
This article explores the psychological mechanisms and real-world effects of Vipassana meditation, focusing on how it improves emotional regulation, reduces stress, and cultivates self-awareness. These benefits are highly valuable for founders and professionals in demanding environments, offering actionable practices for enhanced well-being and performance.
Freud’s Structural Model of the Psyche
This detailed research article breaks down the tertiary components—id, ego, superego—and distinguishes between the conscious and unconscious mind. It also covers how these forces interact to shape psychological welfare, defense mechanisms, behavior, and relationships.
Higher Education (Encyclopedia Britannica)
Comprehensive introduction to global university systems, innovation in education, policy reform, and the psychological and economic impact of higher education. Ideal for anyone exploring education’s role in programming, startups, and product development.
Understanding U.S. Higher Education
This EducationUSA resource offers a comprehensive overview of the U.S. higher education system, emphasizing its distinctive characteristics compared to other global systems. It covers institutional types, accreditation, degree structures, and governance, and highlights resources like the Carnegie Classification.
Sprouts Learning
Sprouts is an educational YouTube channel that simplifies complex ideas in social sciences, psychology, and neuroscience through animated videos. It focuses on making education accessible and engaging worldwide.
Sprouts
Sprouts is a YouTube channel that produces engaging educational videos explaining theories and concepts in the social sciences, making complex ideas accessible for teachers and students worldwide. They focus on improving classroom learning and social education experiences.