2. Cognitivism
Replaced the idea of
behaviorism in the 1960s.
All of the mental
processes need to be
understood.
Learners need active
participation.
Mind is similar to a
computer.
3. Jean Piaget
Born in Switzerland in
1896.
Believes children are
active learners.
Developed central thesis
about children.
Founder of Stage Theory
of Cognitive Development.
4. Central Thesis About
Children
Develop self-centric theories about their
environment.
Theories based on personal
interactions.
Schemes used to gain information from
their environment
Depth of cognitive structure grows as
the child grows.
* Schema: actions and responses to make
things happen
5. Cognitive Learning Theory
Sensorimotor: (birth-2yrs old)
- Learning through sense and motor
actions
Preoperational: (2-6/7yrs old)
- Use of symbols and images to learn
- imagination develops
6. Cognitive Learning Theory
Concrete Operational: (6/7-11/12yrs old)
- Begin to think logically
- See other’s points of views
Formal Operational: (11/12yrs old-adult)
- Thinking abstractly
- Understands cause and effect
- Establishes own beliefs and morals
7. During a Childs
development
While learning children develop:
- Adaptation: Cognitive understanding
- Assimilation: New knowledge as
they experience new things
- Accommodation: Uses information
in life to change their knowledge base
- to help make sense of
environment
8. Classroom Influence
Integration of technology in
the classroom
Interaction in the learning
process:
- students and teachers
- students and students
Using different ways to reach out to all
types of learners