Cognitivist Learning Theory

By: Crystal and Jessica

Allan Paivio◦ Dual coding theory

It assumes that people process information in two different ways: images and language

Robert Gagne◦ Categories of learning outcomes◦ Nine events of instruction

Howard Gardner◦ Theory of multiple intelligence

He believed that students can have high levels of intelligence is some categories and low levels in others

Theorists

Benjamin Bloom◦ Bloom’s Taxonomy

A student must first understand the more simple concepts of what they are learning before they understand the complex concepts in order to have learning mastery

John Sweller◦ Cognitive load theory of multimedia learning

Three types of cognitive load: extraneous, intrinsic, and germane

Theorists cont.

Thinking, deciding, remembering, memory, knowing, problem-solving

Activities are viewed in terms of how they underlie behavior

Learner is viewed as an information processor

Learning is a change in a learner’s schemata

Key points

Classroom Implications

For the teacher

Gain attention of the learners Inform learners of the objective Stimulate recall of prior learning Present the stimulus or lesson Provide learning guidance and instruction Elicit performance Provide feedback Assess performance Enhance retention and transfer

Robert Gagne’s Nine events of instruction

Teachers can use word processing programs to create lessons

Teachers can use word game software to create word games that encourage cognitive thinking

Problem solving software can be used by teachers to create word problems

Multimedia can be used by the teacher to encourage higher level thinking and discussion

Concept mapping can be used by teachers to lay out ideas in a clear format

What teachers can do with technology

Classroom Implications

For the students

Students can use strategy games to develop new schematas in thinking and problem solving

Students can create concept maps to increase memory skills and knowledge

Students can use reading programs to develop thinking and memory skills

What students can do

We really like the cognitive learning theory. It helps with information processing and we feel that it helps enhance the ability to learn. We intend to use some of the Cognitive learning theory ideas in our teaching styles.

What we think about Cognitive learning theory

Bergin, D. , and C. Bergin. Child and adolescent development in your classroom. Wadsworth Pub Co, print.

Learning-Theories. Web. 13 Nov 2013. <http://www.learning-theories.com/>.

Shelly, Gary , Glenda Gunter, and Randolph Gunter.Teachers discovering computers: Integrating technology in a connected world. 7. Boston: Course Technology, print.

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