2. Source PageMAIN MENU 3. WHAT IS COGNITIVISM?A learning theory
that came into use in the 1950s.The belief that the way people
think impacts theirbehavior and cannot be a behavior in itself.
Click the arrow to move on 4. WHAT IS COGNITIVISM? A theory that
attempts to answer how and why people learn Cognitivism follows the
Behaviorist Theory, but focusesmore on what is going on in the
mind. 5. KEY FIGURESKurt Lewin Lewin developed field theory that
learning is result ofchanges in cognitive structure, ones sense of
belonging,and gain in muscle control. 6. KEY FIGURESJean
PiagetPiaget theorized that there are four stages of
cognitivedevelopment: Sensorimotor, Preoperational,
ConcreteOperational, and Formal Operational. 7. KEY
FIGURESEvaluation Synthesis AnalysisApplication
ComprehensionKnowledgeBenjamin BloomBloom identified six levels
within the cognitive domain, now known as Blooms Taxonomy. 8.
COGNITIVISM IN THE CLASSROOM Cognitivism works under the assumption
that students learnbest when they are engaged and involved. This
learning theory can be used effectively in theclassroom when
students are engaged in realisticexperiences, discussing content,
and experimenting. 9. COGNITIVISM IN THECLASSROOMTraditional
ClassroomVS.Cognitivism ClassroomTraditional Classroom Cognitivism
Classroom Students work primarily alone.Students work mostly in
groups.Teachers role is directive, rootedTeachers role is
interactive, in authority. rooted in negotiation.Learning is based
on repetition. Learning is interactive, buildingon what the student
alreadyknows. 10. MY CLASSROOM In my future classroom, I plan to
use Cognitivism in manyways. Here are a few examples: Using graphic
organizers and concept maps to incorporate pictures, text, sound
bytes, and video clips. Using Microsoft Word to work together as a
class to summarize information we have just learned. 11. MY
CLASSROOM In my classroom, I will also encourage my students to
learnfrom each other. I will strive to act as a guide in learning
andwork to always adapt my curriculum to my students needs. I will
take the time to understand each of my students, andcreate a
setting that promotes learning. 12. SOURCES USED Wikipedia
Cognitivism and Constructivism Picture of Kurt Lewin Textbook:
Meece, J. L., & Daniels, D. H. (2007). Child and adolescent
development for educators. (3 ed.).Boston: McGraw-Hill
Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages. My personal notes that I took
during my Child and Adolescent Development Class (Summer 2011)
