Cognitive Theory:
As I review Chapter 6, I've determined that I agree with the majority of the information presented on cognitive theory. In looking at the "General Theoretical Approaches to the Study of Learning" (Table 6.1) in the book, I think that I can agree with and see instances of all the theories but the one I would be least likely to agree with is the "Information processing theory." The reason for this is that I believe the human mind/brain is much more complex than a computer.
Some of the concepts of cognitive processes that I agree with are: "people's cognitive processes can sometimes be inferred from their behaviors," "people are selective about what they mentally process and learn," and "maturational changes in the brain enable increasingly sophisticated cognitive processes with age."
However, I do not believe that meanings and understandings are always constructed by the learner. I believe there are instances where the learner derives their information directly from the environment and then constructed upon. I think it depends on the information and the individuals capacity for acquiring that topic or subject.
Future Students:
For HS Computer Technology: Interactive Multimedia Design, I believe that meaningful learning would be most utilized in this course. Rote learning with the exception of definitions for the course would not promote productive learning in the course. Although rehearsal would come into play by going through the process of define and review. In order for the students to fully comprehend the information they are learning, they will need hands-on time with creating and implementing interactive multimedia. Ellaboration and organization would also be important components for students involved in the course and it would be extremely important for the instructor to encourage meaningful learning.
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