Cognitive Flexibility TheoryDr. Rand J. Spiro, Paul J. Feltovitch, & Richard L.

Coulson

Jessica Kohler

●Is specially formulated to support the use of interactive technology.●Is concerned with the transfer of knowledge beyond the first learning situtation. ●Is interested in the emphasis of information being presented from multiple perspectives.●Suggests that effective learning is context-dependent, so instruction needs to be very specific.●Stresses the importance of constructed knowledge; learners must be given an opportunity to develop their own representations of information in order to properly learn.

Source: Kearsley, G. (February 18, 2010). The theory into practice database. Retrieved from http://tip.psychology.org

Cognitive Flexibility Theory...

Principles of Cognitive Flexibility Theory

1.Learning activities must provide multiple representations of content.2.Instructional materials should not be oversimplified and support context-dependent knowledge.3.Instruction should be case-based and emphasize knowledge construction, not transmission of information.4.Knowledge sources should be highly interconnected rather than compartmentalized.

Source: Kearsley, G. (February 18, 2010). The theory into practice database. Retrieved from http://tip.psychology.org