Cognitive Learning Theory

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Cognitive Learning Theory

• by Alissa, Joni and Slavik

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history Cognitive Learning Theory

• Cognitive theory is based on a number of
  theorists contributions
• Edward Chase Tolman (1886-1959) theory of sign
  learning, Jean Piaget (1896-1980) theory of
  individual cognitive development, Lev Vygotsky
  (1896-1934) theory of social cognitive growth,
  Jerome Bruner (1915- ) cognitive constructivist
  learning theory, David Ausubel (1918-2008)
  advance organizer theory, Gestalt psychologists
  out of Germany (Wertheimer, Kohler, Koffka,
  Lewin) amongst other psychologists were
  instrumental in contributing to the development
  of the cognitive learning theories as we know
  them today.

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basics Cognitive Learning Theory

• Please watch a short video from Jerome Bruner
  (1915- ) cognitive constructivist learning
  theory David Ausubel (1918-2008) advance
  organizer theory.

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basics Cognitive Learning Theory

• Cognitive learning theories focus primarily on
  how knowledge is
• acquired, processed, stored, retrieved, and
  activated
• by the learner during the different phases of the
  learning process.
• - learning as an active process involving the
  acquisition or reorganization of the cognitive
  structures through which humans process and store
  information and
• - the learner as an active participant in the
  process of knowledge acquisition and integration.

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basics Cognitive Learning Theory

• Knowledge acquisition is a mental activity
  involving internal coding and structuring by the
  learner where learning happens best under
  conditions that are aligned with human cognitive
  architecture.
• Main focus of cognitive teaching/learning
  approach is on making knowledge meaningful and
  helping learners organize and relate new
  information to prior knowledge in memory.
  Instruction should be based on a students
  existing mental structures or schema for learning
  to be effective.

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basics Cognitive Learning Theory

• Please watch a short video on Lady Gagas
  contribution to Cognitive Learning Theory

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basics Cognitive Learning Theory

• Learning is not just a sit down and listen
  pathway. It is a process of thinking that
  influenced by past and present surroundings and
  experiences. As educators, we must look at the
  learned behaviors of our students, the learning
  environment we are providing, the environment
  they are accustomed to outside of our classroom,
  and their personal needs and ideals.

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references Cognitive Learning Theory

• Merriam, S. B., Caffarella, R. S., Baumgartner,
  L. M. (2007). Learning in adulthood A
  comprehensive guide (3rd.). San Francisco
  Josey-Bass.
• Yilmaz, K. (2011). The cognitive perspective on
  learning Its theoretical underpinnings and
  implications for classroom practices. The
  Clearing House A Journal of Educational
  Strategies, Issues and Ideas , 84(5), 204-212.
  doi10.1080/00098655.2011.568989