The document discusses cognitivism, a learning theory that focuses on internal mental processes like thinking and memory. Key figures in cognitivism include Allan Paivio, Robert Gagne, Howard Gardner, and Benjamin Bloom. Cognitivism holds that learning involves associating new information with prior knowledge. For teachers, this means helping students assimilate and summarize material in their own words. For students, it means taking responsibility for their own learning through activities like answering questions.

1. COGNITIVIST
By: Group 6 -- Sara, Emily, Audrey, and Rachel
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2. KEY PEOPLE
 Allan Paivio
 Robert Gagne
o Howard Gardner
o Benjamin Bloom
http://lizbethv-
learningtheoristallanpaivio.blogspot.com/
http://ged578.pbworks.com/w/page/39339501/Gagn
e%E2%80%99s%20Nine%20Events%20of%20Instr
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http://www.solution-tree.com/authors/howard-
gardner.html
http://www.willseye.org/doctors/benjamin-h-bloom
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3. THEORY
 Focuses on inner mental activities
 Opening ‘black box’ of the mind
 Necessary for understanding how people learn
 Thinking and remembering measure learning
Sources:
http://www.learning-theories.com/cognitivism.html
http://gsi.berkeley.edu/teachingguide/tech/outside.html
http://teachinglearningresources.pbworks.com/w/page/31012664/Cognitivism
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4. CLASSROOM TEACHER IMPLICATIONS
 Without technology:
-Assimilate new material with existing knowledge
-Summarize information in their own words
-Provide students with lists of questions
 With technology:
-Class websites, email, virtual office hours
-Cameras, presentation software, clickers, instant messaging
-Policy on personal electronics
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5. CLASSROOM STUDENT IMPLICATIONS
 Without Technology:
-Answer questions to develop their understanding
-Failure can be a good thing
-Summarize information they have learned
 With technology:
-Computer learning software, cameras, and projector
-iPads and laptops used during lessons
-Social media, class websites, and email
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6. THOUGHTS ON THEORY FOR TEACHING: SARA
 Students create and transmit culture
 Emphasizes individual thinking
 Keeps students focused on topic
 Students are self-sufficient
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7. THOUGHTS ON THEORY FOR TEACHING: EMILY
 Students connect to prior knowledge
 Early learning and development are important
 Responsible for own knowledge
 Able to progress with help of teacher
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8. THOUGHTS ON THEORY FOR TEACHING: RACHEL
 It puts emphasis on individual learning
 Students don’t depend on the teacher
 They are taught to take initiative
 Must take responsibility for their learning
 Prevents students from becoming lazy
 Keeps them interested
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9. THOUGHTS ON THEORY FOR TEACHING: AUDREY
 Makes students learn and progress
 Enables them to take responsibility
 Takes initiative in constructing knowledge
 Encourages interaction with other students
 Contributes to learner’s intellectual development
 It prevents laziness