Cognitivism is a learning theory that focuses on the internal mental processes involved in learning such as thinking, memory, and knowledge acquisition. It views learning as an active process where learners build knowledge based on their experiences. Key figures in cognitivism include Howard Gardner who developed the theory of multiple intelligences, Benjamin Bloom who identified levels of learning, and Robert Gagne who outlined nine instructional events. To implement cognitivism, teachers should use instructional methods that engage different types of learners, incorporate interactive activities, and assess students in varied ways that accommodate different learning styles.

1. Cognitivism
By: Julia Worster

2.  What?
 Who?
 How?
 In my classroom?
The End

3. What is Cognitivism really all about?
 Cognitivism =learning theory that
attempts to explain what is going
on in the mind while learning.
 Humans are logical beings that make
choices that make the most sense
to them.

4.  Learning=active constructive process
 The learner processes info. like a
computer
 Knowledge is built based on personal
experiences
 Focus is on inner mental activities
◦ Ex: thinking, memory, knowing

5. Who are some key figures of this
theory?
 Howard Gardner
 Benjamin Bloom
 Robert Gagne

6. Howard Gardner
 Developed theory of multiple
intelligences
1.)Linguistic (verbal)
2.)Logical (mathematical)
3.)Spatial (visual)
4.)Body (kinesthetic)
5.)Musical
6.)Interpersonal
7.)Intrapersonal
8.)Naturalist

7. Benjamin Bloom
 Identified levels used to
acquire knowledge
(knowledge, analysis
comprehension,
application, synthesis,
& evaluation)

8. Robert Gagne
 Identified the 9 events of instruction
1.) Gain attention of learners
2.) Inform learners of the objective
3.) Stimulate recall of prior learning
4.) Present the stimulus or lesson
5.) Provide learning guidance & instruction
6.) Elicit performance
7.) Provide feedback
8.) Assess performance
9.) Enhance retention & transfer

9. How would this be implemented?
 Teachers must use the 9 events of instruction
everyday in the classroom (gain attention of the
students, inform students of the objective, etc…)
 Create an interactive PowerPoint Quiz, be sure to
reward correct answers, & review the main idea
after the quiz

10. More about how this would be
implemented?
 Teachers must also use Gardner’s theory of
multiple intelligences
 Teachers should
adjust assessment
methods to accommodate
the wide variety of
students learning styles
more accurately

11. How does this impact your teaching
style and philosophy of education?
 In my classroom,
I will incorporate many
elements so that all of
my students have the same
opportunity to learn & are
in an environment where
they can successfully
do so…

12. More about how this impacts your
teaching style and philosophy of
education
 Use power point presentations
 Use games, skits, & songs to help students grasp
concepts
 Ask different levels of questions
 Use graphs/charts to convey information
 Gain & keep the attention of my class

13. Credits for images, quotations, etc.
 Learning Theories Knowledgebase
(2010, November). Cognitive Theories at
Learning-Theories.com. Retrieved April 2, 2012
from http://learning-theories.com/weiners-
attribution-theory.html
 Gary Shelly, G.G. (2010). Integrating Technology
and Digital Media in the Classroom. Boston:
Cenage Learning.
 Images: Clipart & Photovisi.com