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JUNE 1, 2014

In this post, we continue to explore Festinger''s work, this time focusing on his theory of cognitive dissonance. Festinger called this phenomenon cognitive dissonance. Cognitive dissonance is essentially a theory of motivation through conflict resolution. Some problems we encounter in education have conflicting outcomes.

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JUNE 18, 2014

She made some important contributions to his stages of cognitive development theory (which will be featured in greater depth in some upcoming articles on this blog). It could be argued that these decisions were made because of Inhelder and Piaget''s cognitive stages theory. References Donaldson, M. Unported License.

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JUNE 2, 2014

In my most recent post I examined Leon Festinger''s cognitive dissonance theory and its applications to education. Reference Gardner, H. Unported License. Unported License. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education.

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MAY 27, 2014

This is a simplified interpretation of the theory, so if you wish to learn more, please refer to the original work of the theorist. The Scandinavian school of thought that has developed around AT is arguably the most referred to in the literature and is largely based on the work of Yrjö Engeström. Reference Engeström, Y.,

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OCTOBER 26, 2013

Let''s start with some theory: According to the revised Bloom''s cognitive taxonomy by Anderson and Krathwohl, ''creating'' is suggested as the peak of achievement. But all discussions need a reference point, a starting place from where the arguments can proceed. Unported License. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e''s.

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AUGUST 31, 2014

Transformative learning is found in the struggle to make sense of chaos, in the churn of the unfamiliar, and in the cognitive dissonance of doubt. Reference Mezirow, J. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. Festinger Cognitive Dissonance Theory 12. Unported License. San Francisco: Jossey Bass.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Most people learn best by being "with it," yet school makes them identify their personal, cognitive growth with elaborate planning and manipulation.' References Brown, J.S., 1989) Situated cognition and the culture of learning. 1988) Cognition in Practice: Mind, Mathematics and Culture in Everyday Life. Unported License.

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JUNE 28, 2014

Reference Previous posts in this series: 1. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. Festinger Cognitive Dissonance Theory 12. Koffka Gestalt theory Photo by Alan Cleaver Lightbulb moments by Steve Wheeler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Photo by US Dept of Agriculture on Flickr Social learning is one of the vital components of contemporary learning and development. References Bandura, A. Social foundations of thought and action: A social cognitive theory. Unported License. and we can all use a little help now and then. Vygotsky, L.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2014

The first two levels, substitution and augmentation are often referred to as low levels of technology integration, in as much as they do not substantially impact upon or transform pedagogy. Photo by Jim Cianca on Wikimedia Commons The height of SAMR by Steve Wheeler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0

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MAY 26, 2014

This is a simplified interpretation of the theory, so if you wish to learn more, please refer to the original work of the theorist. Reference Dewey, J. Unported License. Unported License. In this post, we explore the work of John Dewey on experiential and interactive learning. 2011) Democracy and Education.

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JANUARY 2, 2013

Futurologist Ray Kurzweil's argument looks beyond these issues, holding that the tools we have available to us as a result of networked social media and personal devices, actually enable us to increase our cognitive abilities. References Clark, A. Unported License. Unported License. New York: Oxford University Press.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Research from the behavioural and cognitive sciences, neurosciences and pedagogical research fields is regularly yielding new findings. In an article entitled 'Learning from Learners', Rachel Wu (Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester, New York) discusses some recent findings on how infants learn.

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JUNE 17, 2014

Reference Hull, C. Unported License. Unported License. If this happens students may seek to reduce this drive by putting more effort into mastering their subject. Or they may simply run away. The Conflicting Psychologies of Learning: A Way Out. Psychological Review , 42, 491-516. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e''s.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Photo by Crabchick on Flickr In my #3quotes series I have been citing directly from the texts of education thinkers, because it is important to apply ideas and theories in context. Bruner placed great emphasis on prior learning, cognitive mapping and the formation of schemas in learning. 1990, p 34) References Bruner, J.

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JUNE 6, 2014

Reference Hase, S. Unported License. Unported License. Teachers should consider that students'' personal technologies should not be banned from the classroom, but could instead be integrated into lessons and embedded as mind tools to extend and enrich the experience of learning. and Kenyon, C. 2001) From Andragogy to Heutagogy.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2014

Reference Vygotsky, L. Photo by Anders Sandberg on Flickr Thinking, language and memory by Steve Wheeler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. I welcome any comments on these ideas. 1978) Mind and Society: The Development of Higher Psychological Processes.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2014

This can be hosted photo and video sharing sites such as Flickr and YouTube, or social networking sites such as Facebook, but are equally likely to be curation and aggregation tools such as Scoop.it Reference Kirk, C. Unported License. Unported License. and Pinterest. and Pitches, J. Technology video YouTube'

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MAY 21, 2014

Social learning theory incorporates the idea of behaviour reinforcement from the former, and cognitive processes such as attention, motivation and memory from the latter. Reference Bandura, A. Photo by MikePD Watch and learn by Steve Wheeler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0

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JULY 2, 2014

Reference Knowles, M. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. Festinger Cognitive Dissonance Theory 12. Kolb Experiential Learning Cycle Photo by Norwood Adult Services on Wikimedia Commons Strictly for adults? by Steve Wheeler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0

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DECEMBER 16, 2016

This effect is commonly known in education as the ' Pygmalion effect ' but is more accurately referred to as the 'observer-expectancy effect'. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. Festinger Cognitive Dissonance Theory 12. Piaget Cognitive Stages of Development 34. Unported License. Bruner Scaffolding Theory 5.

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JUNE 18, 2014

She made some important contributions to his stages of cognitive development theory (which will be featured in greater depth in some upcoming articles on this blog). It could be argued that these decisions were made because of Inhelder and Piaget's cognitive stages theory. References Donaldson, M. Unported License.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

References Jenkins, H. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. Festinger Cognitive Dissonance Theory 12. Merizow Transformative Learning Photo by Stefano Bertolo on Flickr Our mutual friends by Steve Wheeler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Another of Milgram''s experiments led to a theory of compliance, more generally referred to as obedience to authority. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. Festinger Cognitive Dissonance Theory 12. Unported License. Previous posts in this series are all linked below. Previous posts in this series: 1.

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MAY 31, 2014

How it can be applied in education Many studies have been published on the detrimental potential of social comparison on self image and also on cognitive and affective trust between individuals. Reference Festinger, L. Unported License. Unported License. This will probably become most evident in mixed ability classes.

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MARCH 9, 2014

Let me give you an example: Many schools, colleges and universities have by now implemented a managed learning environment (MLE) sometimes referred to as a virtual learning environment (VLE) or Learning Management System (LMS). Unported License. Sometimes, the technology does get in the way of learning and teaching.

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AUGUST 25, 2014

Reference Maslow, A. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. Festinger Cognitive Dissonance Theory 12. Lave and Wenger Communities of Practice Photo by Steve Wheeler Going the extra mile by Steve Wheeler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2014

This relates back to training, which brings familiarity, but teachers also need to see beyond the technology, using it as an extension and enhancement of their own cognitive capabilities, or ‘ mind technology ’. Continues tomorrow References John, P. Unported License. Unported License. and Wheeler, S. London: Routledge.

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JULY 1, 2014

Reference Kolb D. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. Festinger Cognitive Dissonance Theory 12. Köhler Insight learning Photo by Steve Ford Elliott on Wikimedia Commons Try it and see by Steve Wheeler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.

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JUNE 4, 2014

References Gregory, R. Unported License. Unported License. They will have a strong desire to ''complete the circle'', because it is inherent in human nature to make sense of what we see. 1970) The Intelligent Eye. London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson. Gregory, R. 1974) Concepts and Mechanisms of Perception. London: Duckworth.

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JUNE 3, 2014

Correctly referred to as the ecological model of visual perception, we process the world we see bottom up, not top down. Reference Gibson, J.J. Unported License. Unported License. In 1950 Gibson proposed that visual perception was direct perception. We see the object as it is. And we would still like to know.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Would a hyperlink in a blog be equivalent to a reference in an essay? Modelling best practice is a very powerful approach and offers cognitive apprenticeship to learners if managed appropriately. Photo from Wikimedia Commons Digital assignments: How shall we grade them? Unported License.

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AUGUST 25, 2014

Photo by Steve Wheeler This is number 26 in my series on learning theories. Reference Maslow, A. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. Festinger Cognitive Dissonance Theory 12. Unported License. Previous posts in this series are all linked below. 1954) Motivation and Personality. New York: Harper and Row.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2013

It is not seen as 'a series of disembodied cognitive acts', but rather is located in the everyday practice of social interactions (see Nardi, 1995). References Bandura, A. 1978) Mind in Society: Photo by Steve Wheeler Is all learning social? Unported License. Even consciousness is social. 1977) Social learning theory.

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AUGUST 11, 2011

I’m happy to announce that Instructional Design Guru , my new reference and performance support app for instructional designers, is now available for the iPhone. “ What if someone is looking for photos and doesn’t know what a Creative Commons License is? I’ll add legal terms! Multimedia terms!&#.

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APRIL 2, 2015

Disregarding the rather twee reference to ''the Net'', we can see the essence of Carr''s argument in a nutshell. His reference to Samuel Johnson''s ''two kinds of knowledge'' - the explicit and tacit - is earlier explained, as actually ''knowing'' a subject, or merely knowing where to find it. Reference Carr, N.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2008

As an instructional designer/eLearning professional, what books are the essential tools in your reference library ? Photo credit: Little by MegElizabeth Posted by Cammy Bean at 6:51 PM Labels: books , instructional design 14comments: Dr. John H. United States License. Im not looking for the obtuse theory books. Or can we stop?

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