Cognitive learning theory proposes that students learn by actively engaging their senses and prior knowledge to process new information. Learners build on their existing mental frameworks ("schemas") and store new information in their brain like filing cabinets, creating new files for each new topic. Theorists like Vygotsky and Bruner emphasized that learning is an active process of discovery where students construct understanding within their zone of proximal development. Effective teaching strategies based on cognitive learning theory include student-centered learning, critical thinking, problem solving, using graphic organizers like KWL charts, and applying Bloom's taxonomy.

1. Socorro Hernandez
Maricruz Alfaro
Veronica Lugo

2. Definition
 In the cognitive learning theory, students learn by
listening, watching, touching, reading or experiencing.
 Learners use their prior knowledge and build on their
schema as they need the information.
 When a student is learning they place information in
files that are stored in a “filing cabinet” in the brain.
When new information is gained, a new “file” is
created.

3. Theorists
 Vygotsky: Zone of
Proximal Development
(ZPD)
 Jerome Bruner: Process information and access it
when we need through discovery and engagement

4. Teaching Strategies/Techniques
 Student-centered based
 Critical thinking
 Blooms Taxonomy
 Problem solving
 Graphic organizers

5.  Example of graphic organizer-KWL Chart