The Cognitive Theory focuses on how humans think and process information to learn. It views learning as involving mental processes like remembering, problem solving, and decision making, rather than just changes in observable behavior. Key people associated with the theory include Allan Paivio, Robert Gagne, Howard Gardner, and Benjamin Bloom. Under the Cognitive Theory, teachers stimulate recall, present lessons, provide guidance and feedback, while students engage in knowledge comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. The theory emphasizes that students must actively participate in learning for it to be effective.

1. The Cognitive TheoryBy: Haley

2. Key People Associated with The Cognitive TheoryAllan PaivioRobert GagneHoward GardnerBenjamin BloomBenjamin Bloom

3. Key Points ofThe Cognitive TheoryBranches from psychological idea of thinking, deciding, remembering, etc.Uses behavior analysis to measure effect on learning, cognitivists believe thinking and recollecting is behavior.Thinking plays a role.Unlike Behaviorism, this theory focuses on humans needing to process information and participate in order to learn.Compares people to computers, absorb information and process that information, then results in some sort of outcome.

4. What Teachers Do UnderThe Cognitive TheoryGet the attention of studentsInform students of the materialStimulate the recollection of what was taughtPresent (teach) the lessonProvide guidance and instruction (technology could be incorporated)Give feedbackAssess performance through grading

5. What Students Do UnderThe Cognitive TheoryKnowledge- Recall, Define, ListComprehension- Explain, SummarizeApplication- Apply, Demonstrate, Discover (perhaps using computers)Analysis- Analyze, Experiment, ConcludeSynthesis- Collect, Design, CreateEvaluation- Compare, Contrast, Predict

6. The Cognitive Theoryand My Own TeachingStudents must participate to gain knowledgeImportant to stimulate and recall what was taughtIncorporate technology to present lessons, helps with comprehension for studentsProvide feedback for benefit of the students

7. CreditsInformation: Shelly, Gary. Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom. Course Technology, 2009. http://www.learning-theories.com/cognitivism.htmlImages: http://www.distance-educator.com/dnews/images/gagne.gif http://www.c21te.usf.edu/materials/institute/ct/index.html http://blog.sciseek.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/brain.png http://www.homeroomteacher.com/images/science3.jpghttp://buildingcommissioning.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/definitions-1.jpg