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Make it Meaningful: Elements

Clark Quinn

It’s not a reference example that shows the whole process, but instead just makes clear the outcomes of this in a way the learner ‘gets’. . In addition to the cognitive necessity of reactivating relevant knowledge (which can be done in an engaging way), we want to also set appropriate expectations about the coming experience.

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From novice to expert

Learning with e's

The role of stronger, or more knowledgeable learners within a learning community (e.g. a student cohort) can be extended by encouraging them to scaffold weaker, or less expert learners, to encourage and lead, in a kind of cognitive apprenticeship. Reference Lave, J. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. and Wenger, E.

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Taxonomy of Learning Theories

E-Learning Provocateur

It’s important to note that Social Learning Theory now extends beyond the behaviourist domain to encompass cognition, particularly through the work of Julian Rotter and Albert Bandura. . Cognitive load . In 1988, John Sweller synthesised key principles of memory and schema under a new proposal called Cognitive Load Theory. .

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In two minds

Learning with e's

Psychologists and cognitive scientists have offered a number of useful theories that aid our understanding of learning. In this post we return to the cognitive domain, with an examination of Allan Paivio''s theory of dual coding. Reference Paivio, A. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. 1986) Mental Representations.

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Stage by stage

Learning with e's

Psychologists and cognitive scientists have offered a number of useful theories that aid our understanding of learning. In this post we examine one of the most influential theories of the 20th Century - the stages of cognitive development model proposed by Jean Piaget. Reference Donaldson, M. 1978) Children''s Minds.

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Learning, making and powerful ideas

Learning with e's

The Theory Not to be confused with constructivism, constructionism is a cognitive theory that relates to learning by making things. They represent the essence of rational thinking, developing cognitive skills that will prepare the child to deal with a multitude of challenges and problems they may encounter later in life.

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Content is a tyrant.

Learning with e's

When people talked about ‘smart phones’ they were referring to the design and appearance of the device, not its capability. Anyone who is interested in learning will also be interested in cognition and its relationship to knowledge. Yet connecting into a community of practice can work as a double edged sword.