End Chapter 6

Question 1

How does this integrate into what we have already learned about building schemas?

Answer 1

we build schemas in the same manner. by using experiences to make sense of the world around us

Question 2

Why is meaningfulness important?

Answer 2

extent to which experiences and information are interconnected with other experiences/information and we can make sense of those things

Question 3

Why can’t we learn without it?

Answer 3

because we make connections in all areas of our learning and would not fully understand the meaning of everything as a whole

Question 4

Difference between Cognitive and Social Constructivism?

Answer 4

(C) learners learn though individual thought processes whereas (S) is when we learn as a group then internalize it

Question 5

Similarities between Cognitive and Social Constructivism?

Answer 5

not believe there are times of equilibrium and disequilibrium

Question 6

What does it mean to have “appropriate understanding?

Answer 6

processing of individually internalizing understanding after it has first been socially constructed

Question 7

How is Cognitive Apprenticeship different than just showing someone how to do something?

Answer 7

taking time to explain mental steps to the learner

Question 8

What are the aspects of cognitive apprenticeship?

Answer 8

modeling and scaffolding

Question 9

How is situated cognition an enemy of useable knowledge?

Answer 9

• learning is tied to the context in which is occurs

- won’t think to use PK in separate situations

Question 10

How do misconceptions develop?

Answer 10

constructed because they make sense to people since they are consistent to PK/experiences

Question 11

How can we help learners overcome misconceptions?

Answer 11

• Disequilibrium
• Accommodation
• Assimilation

Question 12

What is disequilibrium (misconceptions)?

Answer 12

• what they know is less satisfying

- data, observations, experiences that counter misconceptions

Question 13

What is accommodation (misconceptions)?

Answer 13

• have to be able to understand now concepts

- tangible ways

Question 14

What is assimilation (misconceptions)?

Answer 14

• be able to fit their prior experiences/new experiences into the new concept
• effectiveness in separate contexts

Question 15

What are the Principles of Cognitive Learning Theory?

Answer 15

• learning depend on experience
• want experiences to make sense
• construct knowledge (to make sense)
• depends on what they already know (construct)
• social interactions facilitates learning