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learning_paradigms:cognitivism [2011/06/30 12:16]
jpetrovic [About cognitivism]
learning_paradigms:cognitivism [2011/06/30 12:33]
jpetrovic [Human memory]
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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**,​+  * attempts to open the "black box" of his mind and **explain** complex **cognitive processes** ​and architecture,
   * addresses learning with regard to **insight**,​ **information processing**,​ **memory**, **perception**,​   * addresses learning with regard to **insight**,​ **information processing**,​ **memory**, **perception**,​
   * emphasizes the role of **prior knowledge** and experiences for learning outcomes, and   * emphasizes the role of **prior knowledge** and experiences for learning outcomes, and
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-===== Human memory ​system ​===== +===== Human memory ===== 
  
-**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 crucial role in acquisition and retention of knowledge, it was the subject of many researches and an essential part of many cognitivist learning theories.+If human cognitive architecture is to be analyzed, then the role and properties of human memory system should also be accounted for. **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 crucial 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:​A Brief History of Human Memory Systems|A Brief History of Human Memory Systems Research]]   * [[memory_models:​A Brief History of Human Memory Systems|A Brief History of Human Memory Systems Research]]
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