Cognitivism as a learning theory

The discussions of Bill Kerr, Stephen Downes and Karl Kapp (2007) has given me a sigh of relief to know

other people feel the same way that I do concerning all of these learning theories. They have

reinforced my opinion that learning theoies have to be based on individual traits concerning how knowledge

is learned. I feel that the "bits and pieces" of the various learning theories could be carved up

based on what has to be learned. For example knowledge instruction that is based on rules,

procedures and always requires the same behavior should be based on Behaviorism e.g., math

problems. For the student to master language arts could be based on a different learning

theory. I agree with Kerr that learning theories are indispensible to promote changes in

curriculum instruction. Howeve I also believe what ever learning theory is used must be

applicable to what is being learned and who it is that needs to learn it. Since there is so much

new technology maybe a completely new learning theory that incorporates some of the old

learning theories and brings to the table new ideas should be developed.

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