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* sees learning as the **active** acquisition of new knowledge and developing adequate **mental** constructions, | * sees learning as the **active** acquisition of new knowledge and developing adequate **mental** constructions, | ||
* sets the **learner** as the **locus of control** and not just as a passive participant in the process of learning, | * sets the **learner** as the **locus of control** and not just as a passive participant in the process of learning, | ||
- | * attempts to open the "black box" of his mind and **explain** complex **cognitive processes**, and | + | * attempts to open the "black box" of his mind and **explain** complex **cognitive processes**, |
+ | * addresses learning with regard to **insight**, **information processing**, **memory**, **perception**, and | ||
* emphasizes the role of **prior knowledge** for learning outcomes. | * emphasizes the role of **prior knowledge** for learning outcomes. | ||
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**Memory** is often defined as //an organism's ability to store, retain, and recall information and experiences//(([[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory|Wikipedia: Memory.]] Retrieved March 21, 2011.)). Since it has a crutial role in acquisition and retention of knowledge, it was the subject of many researches and an essential part of many cognitivist learning theories. | **Memory** is often defined as //an organism's ability to store, retain, and recall information and experiences//(([[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory|Wikipedia: Memory.]] Retrieved March 21, 2011.)). Since it has a crutial role in acquisition and retention of knowledge, it was the subject of many researches and an essential part of many cognitivist learning theories. | ||
- | * [[memory_models:overview|Overview of Human Memory Models]] | + | * [[memory_models:Early Models and Measures of Human Memory]] |
===== Learning theories: ===== | ===== Learning theories: ===== | ||
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During the 1970s **humanism** evolved as an opposing view to both behaviorism and cognitivism beginning with the **holistic approach**, belief in the power of an individual and view **learning as a way of fulfilling his potentials**. | During the 1970s **humanism** evolved as an opposing view to both behaviorism and cognitivism beginning with the **holistic approach**, belief in the power of an individual and view **learning as a way of fulfilling his potentials**. | ||
===== Bibliography ===== | ===== Bibliography ===== | ||
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+ | [[http://arrow.dit.ie/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1003&context=engscheleart|Ashworth, Frank et al. : Learning Theories and Higher Education. Level 3, Issue 2, June 2004.]] | ||
[[http://www.learning-theories.com/cognitivism.html|Cognitivism at Learning Theories.]] Retrieved February 21, 2011. | [[http://www.learning-theories.com/cognitivism.html|Cognitivism at Learning Theories.]] Retrieved February 21, 2011. | ||
- | [[http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/timdev-589723-learning-theory-cognitivism/|Learning Theory Cognitivism Ppt Presentation.]] | + | [[http://classweb.gmu.edu/ndabbagh/Resources/IDKB/models_theories.htm|Dabbagh, N. The Instructional Design Knowledge Base. George Mason University, Instructional Technology Program.]] Retrieved March 8, 2011. |