1. THE COGNITIVIST By: Nicole
LEARNING THEORY

2. WHAT IS THE COGNITIVIST THEORY?
 “Using thinking to learn”
 Learning is a result of through evaluation of present
experience versus the past
 Thinking and remembering seem like a behavior, providing an
avenue to use behavior analysis to measure the ef fect on
learning

3. KEY PEOPLE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS
THEORY
 Allan Paivio :
 Proposed that presenting information in both visual and verbal form
enhances recall and recognition
 Developed a considerable amount of research to support the “dual
coding theory”
 Placed equal importance on verbal and non-verbal processing
 Robert Gagne:
 Developed his theories based partially on the behaviorist’s and
information processing point of view
 Known for contributions in the area of cognitive learning hierarchies
 Howard Gardner :
 Developed the theory of multiple intelligences
 Believes intelligences are influenced by biological predispositions
and learning opportunities

4. CLASSROOM IMPLICATIONS
 Teachers using a cognitivist approach to learning would view
learning as internal mental process (including
insight, information processing, memory, perception)
 Teachers base learning of f of structured lessons.
 Content of learning activities focuses on building intelligence
 Students roles are emphasized, where they are forced to
reflect on their experiences

5. FOR MY OWN TEACHING..
 I believe the cognitive theory would be a great
guideline. Cognitive tools I could use in the
classroom include databases, spreadsheets, word
processing, computer-based conferencing, discussion
boards, and many many more. I believe structure is
very important for students as well as teachers to
have, in order to be successful in the task at hand.

6. CREDITS
 Mae Sincero, Sarah (2011). Cognitive Learning Theory - Using
Thinking to Learn. Retrieved [Date of Retrieval] from
Experiment Resources: http://www.experiment-
resources.com/cognitive-learning-theory.html
 Integrating Technology and Digitial Media in the Classroom.
Sixth Edition. Shelly, Gunter, Gunter
 Atherton J S (2011) Learning and Teaching; Cognitive theories
of learning [On-line: UK] retrieved 19 November 2011 from
http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/ cognitive.html
 Pictures are from Microsoft Of fice Clip Art Gallery