Cognitivist & Constructivist by Reed Driver

rjdriver1 — 2024-06-09 16:21:44 UTC

Cognitivism

rjdriver1 — 2024-06-09 16:23:37 UTC

can be defined as the study in psychology that focuses on mental processes, including how ppl. think, perceive things, and learn to solve problems.

Constructivism

rjdriver1 — 2024-06-09 16:25:13 UTC

is a learning theory that explains why we learn by "constructing knowledge in our mind through interactions with our environment.

rjdriver1 — 2024-06-09 16:26:11 UTC

Cognitivism in the Classroom

rjdriver1 — 2024-06-09 16:30:25 UTC

This theory of learning can be practiced during teaching and learning,

Step 1 - Gain student's attention

Step 2 - Bring to mind prior knowledge and content learned

Step 3 - Point out information TOGETHER

Step 4 - Present the information in an organized manner

Step 5 - Use one of many strategies, such as chunking so students can categorize info.

rjdriver1 — 2024-06-09 16:31:36 UTC

rjdriver1 — 2024-06-09 16:32:39 UTC

Constructivism in the Classroom

rjdriver1 — 2024-06-09 16:36:22 UTC

Step 1 - Pick content /information plan on talking about and encourage students to discuss ideas and theories

Step 2 - Students then work independently or in groups

Step 3- decide on course of action regarding the content, this is shared between teacher and students

Step 4 - Provide ways to assess the content knowledge either class work or assignments

Step 5 - Expand students avenues of getting information, provide books, real-world scenarios, and journals regarding the topic.

rjdriver1 — 2024-06-09 16:36:51 UTC

rjdriver1 — 2024-06-09 16:39:10 UTC

rjdriver1 — 2024-06-09 16:42:31 UTC

TEACHING WITH CARTOONS!!!!

rjdriver1 — 2024-06-09 16:57:19 UTC

Different Types of Students "Ways Students Learn"

rjdriver1 — 2024-06-09 16:59:11 UTC

Accommodating learners, verbal, visual, oral, collaborative learners.

Pros of Cognitivism

rjdriver1 — 2024-06-09 17:06:34 UTC

provides an understanding of mental processes and allows for more rigorous questions and experimentation in the classroom
CLEAR/CONCISE LESSON or FRAMEWORK - helps understand how info. is processed in students minds which can then be helpful for reteaches and intervention pull-out moments
HIGHLY APPLICABLE NOT JUS TIN THE CLASSROOM

Cons of Cognitivism

rjdriver1 — 2024-06-09 17:09:57 UTC

Can sometimes oversimplify how complex humans are and can neglect other parts of learning including the environment, student emotions, and social context of the classroom.
The type of learning can be very individualized and group collaboration and students working off one another can be overlooked.

Pros of Constructivism

rjdriver1 — 2024-06-09 17:13:36 UTC

ACTIVE LEARNING - students are heavily involved in the learning process, they construct ideas and theories ,interact with one another , and then reflect to gain a deeper understanding of topic/content. This also provides moments that increase retention of the content for later use.
Can be personalized to each and every student, similar what the learning with cartoons video said, " all people do not learn the same way" it allows for individualized instruction for learners

Cons of Constructivism

rjdriver1 — 2024-06-09 17:19:18 UTC

1. Although there is a lot active learning going on this learning method, sometimes students can lose the object of an assignment. Teachers have those situations where students kind dive down a rabbit hole of theories and ideas that may not pertain or actually connect to the topic.

TIME - if you want to implement this method of teaching you must plan how you are going to facilitate the interactions in your classroom. I know in my classroom previously we had 45min blocks which then I was met with time constraints.

Cognitivist & Constructivist

rjdriver1 — 2024-06-09 17:20:31 UTC

Both offer insights into understanding cognition and learning and they both have strengths and limitations in the classroom. these should always be considered in relation to context or goals for learners.

What is COGNITION

rjdriver1 — 2024-06-09 17:21:31 UTC

the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Thoughts

rjdriver1 — 2024-06-09 17:24:39 UTC

These 2 theories provide different perspectives on learning and have implications for teaching practices and instructional design in educational settings. Educators often draw on elements of each theory to create effective learning experiences that cater to the diverse needs of learners.

rjdriver1 — 2024-06-09 17:25:42 UTC