Module 2 - Cognitivism as a Learning Theory

After reading the blogs of Bill Kerr (2007) and Karl Kapp (2010), I am convinced now more than ever that the culmination of learning theories is the most beneficial for the educator, as well as the student. As Kerr (2007) stated, "We need to take pieces from each school of thought and apply it effectively because…Cognitivism doesn’t explain 100% how humans process information and neither does Constructivism or Behaviorism. What we need to is take the best from each philosophy and use it wisely to create solid educational experiences for our learners." I totally agree with these statements. When both behaviorism and cognitivism theories are taken into context, the teacher can use both effectively in the classroom to control behavior and use the best strategies to teach the students.

References:

Kerr, B. (2007). _isms as filter, not blinker. Retrieved April 5, 2010, from http://billkerr2.blogspot.com/2007/01/isms-as-filter-not-blinker.html

Kapp, K. (2007). Out and about: discussion on educational schools of thought. Retrieved April 5, 2010, from http://karlkapp.blogspot.com/2007/01/out-and-about-discussion-on-educational.html

Responded to:

Carol Lee - http://carollee387.blogspot.com/
Angela Finley - http://finleylearningtheory.blogspot.com/