CognitivismBy: Julia Worster

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What?

Who?

How?

In my classroom?

What is Cognitivism really all about?

Cognitivism =learning theory that attempts to explain what is going

on in the mind while learning.

Humans are logical beings that make

choices that make the most sense

to them.

Learning=active constructive process

The learner processes info. like a computer

Knowledge is built based on personal experiences

Focus is on inner mental activities ◦ Ex: thinking, memory, knowing

Who are some key figures of this theory?

Howard Gardner

Benjamin Bloom

Robert Gagne

Howard Gardner Developed theory of multiple

intelligences 1.)Linguistic (verbal)2.)Logical (mathematical)3.)Spatial (visual)4.)Body (kinesthetic)5.)Musical6.)Interpersonal7.)Intrapersonal8.)Naturalist

Benjamin Bloom Identified levels used to

acquire knowledge

(knowledge, analysis

comprehension,

application, synthesis,

& evaluation)

Robert Gagne

Identified the 9 events of instruction1.) Gain attention of learners

2.) Inform learners of the objective

3.) Stimulate recall of prior learning

4.) Present the stimulus or lesson

5.) Provide learning guidance & instruction

6.) Elicit performance

7.) Provide feedback

8.) Assess performance

9.) Enhance retention & transfer

How would this be implemented? Teachers must use the 9 events of instruction

everyday in the classroom (gain attention of the students, inform students of the objective, etc…)

Create an interactive PowerPoint Quiz, be sure to reward correct answers, & review the main idea after the quiz

More about how this would be implemented?

Teachers must also use Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences

Teachers should

adjust assessment

methods to accommodate

the wide variety of

students learning styles

more accurately

How does this impact your teaching style and philosophy of education?

In my classroom,

I will incorporate many

elements so that all of

my students have the same

opportunity to learn & are

in an environment where

they can successfully

do so…

More about how this impacts your teaching style and philosophy of education

Use power point presentations

Use games, skits, & songs to help students grasp concepts

Ask different levels of questions

Use graphs/charts to convey information

Gain & keep the attention of my class

Credits for images, quotations, etc. Learning Theories Knowledgebase

(2010, November). Cognitive Theories at Learning-Theories.com. Retrieved April 2, 2012 from http://learning-theories.com/weiners-attribution-theory.html

Gary Shelly, G.G. (2010). Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom. Boston: Cenage Learning.

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