CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

LEARNING THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Characteristics of Cognitivists learning are ____
A
Building knowledge of a topic by problem solving
B
Students responding in a desired way
C
Groups discussion and feedback
D
Students follow teachers instructions
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cognitivism is a learning theory that focusses on how information is received, organized, stored and retrieved by the mind. It uses the mind as an information processer, like a computer. Therefore, cognitivism looks beyond observable behaviour, viewing learning as internal mental processes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cognitivists believe that humans learn from thinking. They believe that we learn from our experiences and that we can change our behaviors based on new information. Knowledge is considered an internal process rather than a product.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of cognitive learning strategies include: Encouraging discussions about what is being taught. Helping students explore and understand how ideas are connected. Asking students to justify and explain their thinking. Using visualizations to improve students’ understanding and recall.

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