The correlation between cognitive learning theory and our strategies this week is mainly focused on organization of ideas and being able to recall the facts when needed. Each of the learning strategies focus on a slightly different area of the theory but both relate to it very well.
Cues, questions and advanced organization has the focus on preparing the mind to receive and organize the information more than anything. This may involve using KWL or KWHL charts. There is a preset goal the students are trying to reach. This helps focus the mind on the main ideas of being sought out by the teacher. With these questions and cues being used it allows the brain to make the mental connections to recall the information that is needed. These charts are advanced organization technique to help the students to organize their thought throughout the class so that it easier to use later.
Summarizing and note taking is something that I think is more effective for older students who need to cover a great deal of information on their own without the help of the teacher to guide them through the idea of cognitive learning. When students are able to summarize they are eliminating information this is not important to the content of the subject. As we know from Dr. Orey the mind can handle about 7 new concepts at once. If the students cannot filter the information down then they will be overwhelmed with the information presented. If a teacher gives note guides and/or suggest different format for notes the students are able to organize the summarized information easier. With more variety in how the students can organized the better chance of each student finding a method that works beneficially for them.
Both of these strategies filter and help organize ideas for students. With great organization students will be able to make connections easier to recall information at any given time.
Jonas,
ReplyDeleteI also feel that students should not be spoon-feeding with notes. As you said it is only for older students who studies part-time or for students who are below average. Cognitive learning theories give students powerful tools that help to gain overall information and develop critical thinking
Shameen,
ReplyDeleteI feel as if we are sometimes stuck forcing information down these students’ throats to meet the demands of our superiors. How are students supposed to learn if they do not experience materials on their own at their own pace? We know that everyone learns differently but each student takes the same test for the same amount of time, which is not fair. At least with these skills it can help every learn focus on key ideas and concepts and make the learning experience a little easier.
Jonas