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The Role of Retrieval Practice in Learning

marbleiler — 2025-02-09 18:30:16 UTC

While this video doesn't explicitly mention cognitivism, it gives a good explanation of the importance that retrieval and practicing recall has on learning, which from my understanding forms the basis of cognitive learning theory. I also found his comments about how the negative perception of testing has lead to a reduction in opportunities to practice recollection interesting. (Marissa B.)

Cognitive Psychology and Learning Principles

marbleiler — 2025-02-09 19:00:39 UTC

This 2015 article by Dani B. Cook and Kevin M. Klipfel uses findings from cognitive psychology to propose five principles for learning information literacy: create a problem context, do less, build a narrative, focus on deep structure, and active learning is practice of deep structure. Much of these principles to me seem to focus on schema building by helping students identify categories and connections. (Marissa B.)

Cognitive Science and Lesson Plans

marbleiler — 2025-02-09 19:16:14 UTC

This brief article discusses some ideas from cognitive science that are beneficial when structuring lesson plans. One thing that stood out to me as particularly helpful is the relationship between a student's current amount of subject knowledge and the burden that the lesson places on their working memory. In brief, newer subjects require a larger amount of working memory and therefore students will reach cognitive overload sooner. I think this concept poses challenges for information literacy instruction given that so much of this instruction occurs in one-shot lessons where instructors are required to cover a large amount of content. (Marissa B.)

Alahmad, M. (2020). Strengths and weaknesses of cognitive theory. Budapest International Research and Critics Institute-Journal (BIRCI-Journal), 3(3), 1584-1593.

srkarnes — 2025-02-09 19:58:03 UTC

This article goes into depth about the development of cognitivism as a theory starting with Jean Piaget, its similarities to other educational theories, and its various strengths, weaknesses, and blindspots. Overall, I find this to be a good overview of its origins, and puts into perspective its relation with other related theories, while differentiating them for an introductory learner (such as myself). (Savannah K.)

Ertmer, P. A. & Newby, T. J. (2013). Behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism: Comparing critical features from an instructional design perspective. Performance Improvement Quarterly, 26(2), 43-71.

srkarnes — 2025-02-09 20:04:47 UTC

This article does a very good job in comparing and contrasting the three listed theories in: how does learning occur; which factors influence learning; what is the role of memory; how does transfer occur; what types of learning are best explained by this position; and what basic assumptions/principles are relevant to instructional design. A very thorough, in-depth analysis of how the three theories differ, while incorporating the aspect of how they may be applied in an instructional, practical way. (Savannah K.)

"Learning Theories: Cognitivism", from Minnesota State University-Mankato.

srkarnes — 2025-02-09 20:09:27 UTC

Includes a very interesting theory from Atkinson and Shiffrin (1968) describing the "human computer" mind of how the sensory registers, short-term memory, long term memory, and responses to the environment are all related, with a neat, rather complicated graphic. Also lists a number of practical applications of cognitivism within the classroom that can be applied for both younger and older learners. (Savannah K.)

Teaching in a Digital Age

woerish2 — 2025-02-10 18:33:51 UTC

This open access book titled Teaching in a Digital Age by Tony Bates, provides a chapter on cognitivism. I find that this adds to the discussion by bringing in the differences that the digital age has brought to instruction. Figure 2.4.3 also provides an intriguing breakdown of the cognitive domain. (Anna W)

woerish2 — 2025-02-10 18:46:59 UTC

This infographic is posted on the blog of a learning experience designer (linked above). I like the way it makes clear the essence of cognitivism, and compares it to other learning theories in a simple and easy to understand manner. (Anna W)

What is cognitivism?

woerish2 — 2025-02-10 19:23:51 UTC

While this video provides another overview of what cognitivism is, it also elaborates on the pertinent aspects of information processing, schemas, and attention and memory. The last two minutes also elaborate on the important criticisms of cognitivism. (Anna W)

Brief Intro Vid on Cognitivism

mirkonenadic27 — 2025-02-10 23:35:31 UTC

The video gives a nice intro regarding cognitivism, a theory about how people learn. It specifically focuses on how the mind works, including thinking, remembering, and solving problems. The mind is viewed as an information processor similar to a computer. Unlike behaviorism, which focuses on actions, cognitivism studies what happens inside the brain. It says learning is about taking in and organizing information, and the video briefly introduces these ideas. (Mirko)

Breakdown on the Cognitivism Learning Theory

mirkonenadic27 — 2025-02-11 00:12:53 UTC

This article from the University of Phoenix explains how people learn by processing/organizing information in their minds. It focuses on understanding, remembering, and problem-solving not just memorizing the facts. The theory suggests that learning happens best when people actively engage with information, connect it to what they already know, and apply it in real life. The article also mentioned different strategies, like asking questions, breaking down complex ideas, and using real-world examples to improve learning. One strategy I liked was the "Think-Aloud" strategy and that's when a teacher mentions their experiences with the topic, encourages students to think of their own experiences, and then asks them to share with each other. (Mirko)

Understanding Cognitivism Better

mirkonenadic27 — 2025-02-11 05:23:54 UTC

I think this article does a great job explaining Cognitivism and why it’s such a powerful learning theory. Three key mental processes involved in Cognitivism are memory, perception, and problem-solving. The theory was founded by Jean Piaget and Jerome Bruner. One part I found really interesting was the connection between playing games and cognitive load theory. It makes a lot of sense when you think about it, games require you to analyze situations, make smart decisions, and react quickly, all of which engage cognitive processes. (Mirko)

campbellc35 — 2025-02-11 08:39:20 UTC

This Cardiff Metropolitan University Library page provides a basic description of cognitivism and hosts several short videos and podcast excerpts to explore Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development which applies to cognitivist learning theory. The overview on the page emphasizes the overlapping of cognitivism and constructivism in learning theory. I Like this because I find it hard to fully separate the learning theories as they all seem apply during learning in some ways. This bullet point explanation helped me see how the cognitivist and constructionist theories are different and similar. - Chris Campbell

Educational Philosophy of Cognitivism - what it looks like in a kindergarten classroom

campbellc35 — 2025-02-11 08:59:35 UTC

This is also linked at the bottom of the CMU Library page on cognitivism: https://library.cardiffmet.ac.uk/learning/learning_theories/cognitivism

This short podcast recording is helpful because the author offers a few examples of teaching strategies used based on cognitivist theory to help students learn. She asks her son's about their kindergarten experiences and how their teacher helps them to build their own knowledge in a way that does not leave them guessing or getting too frustrated. The examples are helpful since much of what we have been reading so far is theoretical and concrete examples of how the theory can be used in instructional design helps solidify some understanding of the theory. - Chris Campbell

Application of cognitivism to a lesson in a classroom

campbellc35 — 2025-02-11 09:08:27 UTC

I grabbed another video from my original webpage on cognitivism because I think the examples of cognitive theory applied to a learning exercise is helpful to understand how it relates to the lessons we will be creating on informational literacy. It is a bite size bit to help understand the concept, chunked if you want to look at it that way.

- Chris Campbell

campbellc35 — 2025-02-11 09:26:55 UTC

This page is posted by a learning solutions company who help other companies with their learning and training needs. This directly applies to literacy instruction especially for adults. Near the bottom of the page they discuss the limitations of cognitive learning theory with the fact that it does not fully address the social and emotional parts of the human experience of learning and the need for differentiation because of the fact that all learners are different and come with different background knowledge. - Chris Campbell