7-Cognitive Theories of Learning

Question 1

What did Jerome Bruner do?

Answer 1

Constructivist model: he coined the 3 learning modes model, a hierarchy classifying learning by complexity and cognitive development

Question 2

3 modes of learning

who coined the term + list them + brief description of each

Answer 2

Jerome Bruner, we learn best through these steps:

1. Enactive: Motor (action based)
2. Iconic: Sensory (image based)
3. Symbolic: Intellectual (symbolic based)

Question 3

Spiral Curriculum

description

Answer 3

Teaching and learning approach using 3 strategies:
1. revisit topics throughout course
2. add a layer of complexity at each revisit
3. progressive gain in skill and competency through tutoring

Question 4

Example for Bruners learning modes

optional question, more for my learning

Answer 4

1. Enactive: students use blocks to physically learn addition
2. Iconic: students are shown an image of a group of blocks next to another and learn to count the total amount of blocks
3. Symbolic: students are taught to understand number symbols and the + symbol to symbolically understand addition

Question 5

What did Jean Piaget believe regarding learning relative to Bruner’s persepective?

Answer 5

Bruner believed that through his model, anyone in any developmental stage could learn anything

Piaget believed there were specific stages of development which affected learning capacity, meaning some things cannot be learned before certain developmental stages

Question 6

Lev Vygotsky’s theory of learning

Answer 6

Social constructivism: our personal histories, culture and social interactions influence brain development and learning.
Languages, traditions and technologies are cultural tools which shape our learning and thinking.

Question 7

Steven Pinker

main theories

Answer 7

Language has universal grammar and humans have certain innate language capabilities