1. The Cognitivist
Learning Theory
Katie S.

2. What is the cognitive
approach?
• It is a belief that actions such as
thinking and remembering are linked
to behavior.

3. Scientific contributors
• Allan Paivio
• Robert Gagne
• Howard Gardner
• Benjamin Bloom

4. Allan Paivio
• Suggested information which is brought on
both visually and verbally strengthens ones
ability to recall and recognize.
– Classroom integration.
• With technology- using PowerPoint to facilitate a
lecture.
• Without technology- reading a story together as a
class.

5. Robert Gagne
• His theory states that one develops skills
through a building-block principal.
– Classroom integration.
• With technology- using an interactive math skills
building software.
• Without technology- Using worksheets that begin
with letter recognition and move onto word
recognition.

6. Howard Gardner
• Theory of multiple intelligences.
– Classroom integration.
• With technology- taking advantage of the
multitude of learning applications and
assessments on the Web, teachers are able
to reach several different intelligences.
• Without technology- using observation to
observe learning and assess achievement.

7. Benjamin Bloom
• Bloom sought a better understanding of how
learning is achieved.
– Classroom integration.
• With technology- teachers can reach all three domains
of learning by utilizing thinking skills, using a mouse,
and ability to interact with computer.
• Without technology- lessons using cut, copy, paste, and
color integrate all domains of thinking and learning
skills.

8. My application of the
theory.
• I do believe learning is a mixture of
genetics, past experiences, and how
information is presented. I would
definitely utilize the information on
different learning styles and techniques
and using both technological methods
and without the aide of technology hope
to meet the needs of all students.

9. Sources
• Gunter, G. A., Gunter, R. E., & Shelly,
G. B. (2012). Teachers discovering
computers. (7th ed., pp. 257-266).
Boston, MA: Course Technology. DOI:
www.cenage.com