Cognitivism

Cognitivism DefinedThe mind is a “black box” to be openedand understood.

Mentally processing information allows it to be transferred to the memory, and thereby ‘learned’.

History of CognitivismBehaviourism Gestalt Theory

CognitivismJean Piaget-people as active processors- learning in distinct stages

Vygostsky- Zone of Proximal Development- language & thought develop independently

Memory

Design of eLearningAn approach for cognitive learning:

Analyse course->break into smaller unitsSequence units hierarchically-> learning requires mastery of previous units

“Chunking” units-> same process at unit level

Application to eLearning

• �Maximize on types of sensory input for more info

• �Use graphic formats to organize information

• �Encourage reflection so students think about their

learning process

• �Allow students to revisit information to improve memory

Examples

Hierarchical Units

“Chunking”

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