2. What is Cognitivist Learning Theory? Active process of constructing knowledge rather than acquiring it Behavior analysis measures the effect of these activities on learning Different than Behaviorism because “thinking” plays a major role
3. Theory Contributors Allan Paivio (1925-) Verbal and Visual combinations help people recall information Dual Coding Theory People process information in two ways: Images Language Three sub categories: Representational- Referential- nonverbal cues activate verbal processes (or vice versa) Associative- Both text and graphics are used for mental recognition
4. Theory Contributors Robert Gagne (1916-2002) Concepts build on one another Building Block Principle: Verbal Information (base) Intellectual Skills (midsection) Cognitive Strategies (midsection) Motor Skills (midsection) Attitudes (apex)
5. Theory Contributors Howard Gardner (1943-) Theory of Multiple Intelligences: People use 8 different intelligences to understand the world: Linguistic-verbal Logical-mathematical Spatial-visual Body-kinesthetic Musical Interpersonal Intrapersonal Naturalist
6. Theory Contributors Benjamin Bloom (1913-1999) Most famous for creating Bloom’s Taxonomy Six levels ranging simple to complex Used to acquire knowledge about a subject: Knowledge Comprehension Application Analysis Synthesis Evaluation
7. Classroom implications As an educator: Without Technology: Visual aids like posters and physical objects can be used to reinforce concepts With Technology: Visual aids can be used again Powerpoints Document Cameras Interactive tools that challenge students past the basics Smart boards CPS Clickers
8. Classroom Implications As a student: Without Technology: Students are supposed to push themselves to think critically Build on the concepts they’ve already learned via traditional avenues With Technology: Students are encouraged to test their theories and hypothesis Smart boards Virtual programs
9. Personal critique of cognitivism Cognitivism would work well with my style of teaching I can use interactive tools to engage students It requires students to build on previous knowledge Makes students rely on themselves for answers Students have to think past the basics to answer questions
10. Works Cited Theories: Shelly, Gary, Glenda Gunter, and Randolph Gunter. Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom. 6th. Boston, Ma: Course Technology, Cengage Learning, 2010. 369-76. Print. http://www.learning-theories.com/cognitivism.html Images: http://www.frasermustardchair.ca/wp-content/uploads/Building-Blocks-Building-Brains.jpg http://school.discoveryeducation.com/clipart/images/thinkingcapwhoa_color.gif http://isobe.typepad.com/sketchpad/images/Thinking-The-Boxs.jpg
