Cognitive theory
- 1. Cognitive Theory By: Stephanie B.
- 2. The BasicsBased on the brain and how it learns/processes information. Reaction to the popular behaviorist theory in the 1960s.Says people are not “programmed animals” that only respond to the environmentBasis for constructivism theory
- 3. Key People Allan PaivioRobert Gagne Howard GardnerBenjamin BloomJean Piaget Albert Bandura
- 4. Dual Coding TheoryHeavily supported by Paivio2 ways of learning:Processing imagesProcessing language Paivio believed both were equally importantNow thought that images are more important
- 5. Bloom’s Taxonomy 6 levels within the cognitive domain that are used to acquire knowledge.Has been linked to mastery learning Levels from basic to complex:KnowledgeComprehensionApplicationAnalysisSynthesisEvaluation
- 6. Theory of Multiple Intelligences Developed by Gardner Includes 8 recognized intelligences:LinguisticLogical- MathematicalVisual-SpatialBodily- KinestheticMusicalInterpersonal IntrapersonalNaturalist
- 7. Stage Theory of Cognitive DevelopmentDeveloped by PiagetIncludes 4 stages:SensorimotorPreoperational Concrete operationsFormal operations
- 8. Teacher’s RoleProvide instruction in a variety of ways, such as:Computer games, written notes, lecture, videos, textbook readings, etc.Engage students in lesson and provide immediate feedbackArrange new skills to be attained from simple to complex, using scaffolding
- 9. Students’ role Students learn in sequence, from simple to complexUse computer programs to build on previous knowledge Must be motivated and pay attention
- 10. Cognitive theory and Exceptional EducationBasic scaffolding can be useful for students with learning disabilitiesTheory of multiples intelligences allows for teaching and assessing students with a variety of abilitiesDual Coding theory- many students with disabilities can use images to communicate and learn in place of words.
- 11. Credits Graphics from:Clip Art in PowerPoint. Information from:http://www.learning-theories.com/http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/index.htmTeachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom, 6th Edition