Cognitivism

After diving into cognitivism, I have found it will be difficult to stay on topic with this assignment. I have found many ways to apply cognivitism into my lesson planning, and cannot wait to implement them.

In kindergarten I introduce a unit/lesson many times by using KWL charts. I like them because they activate prior knowledge and force the students to ask questions; therefore, forcing thinking skills and interest. Students/teachers can use inspiration to create templates for students to fill in. Using graphic organizers gives students a visual representation that allows them to organize and process information. The visual representation is a strategy relative to cognitivism because it involves the senses. Integrating the senses enhances long term memory and brought about a process called “dual coding”. Dual coding states that the brain recalls images, smells, etc. more than text because it stimulates prior knowledge and experiences (Orey, 2001).

Power points are a technology tool that connects cognitivism by also using visual cues. As Dr. Orey said in his video – make sure to make the connection between what is being taught and the images.

Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). Bridging learning theory, instruction, and technology. Baltimore: Orey.

Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M., & Malenoski, K. (2007). Using technology with classroom instruction that works. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.