The document discusses cognitivism, a learning theory that focuses on internal mental processes like thinking and memory. Key figures in cognitivism include Allan Paivio, Robert Gagne, Howard Gardner, and Benjamin Bloom. Cognitivism holds that learning involves associating new information with prior knowledge. For teachers, this means helping students assimilate and summarize material in their own words. For students, it means taking responsibility for their own learning through activities like answering questions.
2. KEY PEOPLE
Allan Paivio
Robert Gagne
o Howard Gardner
o Benjamin Bloom
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learningtheoristallanpaivio.blogspot.com/
http://ged578.pbworks.com/w/page/39339501/Gagn
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http://www.solution-tree.com/authors/howard-
gardner.html
http://www.willseye.org/doctors/benjamin-h-bloom
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3. THEORY
Focuses on inner mental activities
Opening ‘black box’ of the mind
Necessary for understanding how people learn
Thinking and remembering measure learning
Sources:
http://www.learning-theories.com/cognitivism.html
http://gsi.berkeley.edu/teachingguide/tech/outside.html
http://teachinglearningresources.pbworks.com/w/page/31012664/Cognitivism
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4. CLASSROOM TEACHER IMPLICATIONS
Without technology:
-Assimilate new material with existing knowledge
-Summarize information in their own words
-Provide students with lists of questions
With technology:
-Class websites, email, virtual office hours
-Cameras, presentation software, clickers, instant messaging
-Policy on personal electronics
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5. CLASSROOM STUDENT IMPLICATIONS
Without Technology:
-Answer questions to develop their understanding
-Failure can be a good thing
-Summarize information they have learned
With technology:
-Computer learning software, cameras, and projector
-iPads and laptops used during lessons
-Social media, class websites, and email
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6. THOUGHTS ON THEORY FOR TEACHING: SARA
Students create and transmit culture
Emphasizes individual thinking
Keeps students focused on topic
Students are self-sufficient
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7. THOUGHTS ON THEORY FOR TEACHING: EMILY
Students connect to prior knowledge
Early learning and development are important
Responsible for own knowledge
Able to progress with help of teacher
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8. THOUGHTS ON THEORY FOR TEACHING: RACHEL
It puts emphasis on individual learning
Students don’t depend on the teacher
They are taught to take initiative
Must take responsibility for their learning
Prevents students from becoming lazy
Keeps them interested
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9. THOUGHTS ON THEORY FOR TEACHING: AUDREY
Makes students learn and progress
Enables them to take responsibility
Takes initiative in constructing knowledge
Encourages interaction with other students
Contributes to learner’s intellectual development
It prevents laziness