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learning_paradigms:cognitivism [2011/03/21 13:49] jpetrovic [About cognitivism] |
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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** related to learning: insight, information | + | * attempts to open the "black box" of his mind and **explain** complex **cognitive processes**, |
- | processing, memory, perception, and | + | * 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: ===== |