Week 3-1 Post
1. Week 3-1: Leave a 30-word micro session summary.
Cognitive
Constructivism Theory focuses on how knowledge is actively constructed in light
of one’s previous knowledge. Piaget was an influential supporter of the theory and
suggested that adaption and organization were the two major principles of
knowledge and learning.
2. What is learning from Piaget’s individual(cognitive)
constructivism perspective?
Learning is actively constructed through discovery, assimilation, accommodation
of new information to previous schemas. Unlike behaviorism, internal motivation
is required to motivate learners. External rewards alone are not sufficient. Learners
must be able to engage with the new information they are learning by making the
information relevant to them and having problems that require logical, analytic
thinking.
3. What are the big things
that you learned about Piaget’s constructivism?
I enjoyed learning about how Piaget’s theory applies to children and the techniques teachers can use. Children benefit from clear visual aids and being able to manipulate objects. I hope to incorporate these ideas into working with children as a speech-pathologist. I should try to use Play Doh, clay, or other crafts to engage children. If I’m working on spelling or grammar I can utilize cut-out letters. Physical practice should be a part of all my sessions.
I enjoyed learning about how Piaget’s theory applies to children and the techniques teachers can use. Children benefit from clear visual aids and being able to manipulate objects. I hope to incorporate these ideas into working with children as a speech-pathologist. I should try to use Play Doh, clay, or other crafts to engage children. If I’m working on spelling or grammar I can utilize cut-out letters. Physical practice should be a part of all my sessions.
I found this interesting article that summarizes Piaget’s theory
and gives a comparison between traditional and constructivism classrooms. But
my favorite part was the author’s discussion on the role of technology in a
constructivism classroom. Technology allows students to have experiences that
they wouldn’t be able to get in other ways, and it encourages collaborative,
interactive learning.
“Does technology improve learning – the value of constructivist
approaches to technology-based learning?” by Yasemin Allsop
4. Do you think Piaget’s
Individual(cognitive) Constructivism demonstrates your own beliefs in how human
learning occurs well? If so/not, why?
I agree that we learn by assimilating and accommodating new
information to our previous knowledge. Teachers must be aware that students are
at different cognitive levels in their knowledge and schemas. I also like how
this theory looks at intrinsic motivation, which is important for students to
have. However, I still think rewards and punishments are part of learning. We
need to be rewarded with praise in order to know that our new schemas are
correct. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation need to work together.
5. Do you have any
questions or concerns about course learning?
None for this week!
6. Week 3-1 Activity Completion
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Week 3-1 Discussion Forum: one initial response & two peer feedback
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#7. Social Blog Activity: visit your peers' blogs and provide two feedback comments!
Lauren
Knerr’s Blog
Hi
Lauren,
I liked your explanation
of cognitive information processing theory and the stages of information
processing. I also liked your comparison with behaviorism.
I agree with you that
the computer analogy for this theory is not completely accurate. Computers
can’t account for human emotion or environmental factors. The theory has
implication for learning, but it shouldn’t be the only theory teachers rely on.
Thanks
for sharing!
Elizabeth
Catherine
Crouch’s Blog
Hi
Catherine,
I really liked your
visuals and graphics for this post. I think you did a great job explaining how
information gets processed with the cognitive information processing theory.
I agree that this theory
can be beneficial for student learning and I’m glad that it demonstrates your
own learning style. However, do you think this theory can apply to everyone in
all learning environments?
Thanks
for sharing!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you mentioned that with a career in speech pathology, physical activity and practice should play a part in all of your sessions. I think that covers all bases of visual learners, kinetic learners, and even auditory learners as you explain to them what they're supposed to do. I also really liked that you stated "Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation need to work together" I think that couldn't be more true. Really great points!
Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your post, but one of the things that I enjoyed the most was the embedded article that was linked. I can also see your point of view about reward and punishment being useful in learning as well. I also believe that this is powerful in learning, as without reward or punishment there may be less reason for an individual to participate in a learning type activity. Great post that made me think more about the material.
Elizabeth, I agree that there are certain aspects of learning not included in Constructivism that are necessary for learning. Rewards and punishments are very helpful in learning, not only in the classroom but also at home. Personally, I find repetition to be helpful in grasping more difficult topics. For these reasons, I do not believe that constructivism is the best technique for my learning.
ReplyDeleteHi Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteI really liked what you said about what you would do as a future speech pathologist. Motivation to learn using cognitive constructivism, like you said, is intrinsic. By making lessons hands-on and visual with the use of play-doh or other crafts, I think it would be a huge benefit to the kids. Thanks for sharing.
Arban
Hi Elizabeth,
ReplyDelete"Learners must be able to engage with the new information they are learning by making the information relevant to them and having problems that require logical, analytic thinking." I really like this statement! I find that relevance is a huge factor in facilitating learning. I find the most trouble subjects are history and the deeper part of science, like quantum mechanics or something like that but I have met teachers who went above and beyond to make these subjects enjoyable!
I also like your idea of using hands on activities in the future for your students. I think they will benefit greatly from that! I realized that my learning style is more listening and note taking but I still benefit from visual or hands on representation. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading your post! I agree that it is important for teachers to be aware how each individual learns in a different pace. It's unfortunate that there are way too many teachers that only treats teaching as a job, and asks students to follow their rules. I had a teacher like that, and not much learning was encouraged.
What a nice article you shared in your blog reflection!
ReplyDeleteI am wondering what you think about the blog(one of the web 2.0 technology tool) reflection activity in our course. Do you find my constructivist view of learning as an educator who views technology as a useful tool for constructivist learning? Through blogging, I expected my students to be able to reflect on their intra-personal learning process(assimilation + accommodation) and internalize what they have learned by sharing their learning process and knowledge that they gained with their peers.