COGNITIVISM
COGNITIVISM
COGNITIVISM
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concepts, so imagine that you have purchased a new home and are considering the
best options for furniture placement in the living room. Your desired outcome is a
furniture arrangement that is aesthetically pleasing yet also functional. Many factors can
play into the decision depending on how you view the problem, and there can also be
more than one solution that meets the desired outcomes. Learning theories help
instructional designers understand how people retain and recall information and stay
motivated and engaged in learning. This report highlights the five main families of
learning theories this are behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, social learning, and
experientialism. Their Impacts and some scenarios where each learning theories are
Behaviorism
how students learn. Behaviorism focuses on the idea that all behaviors are learned
through interaction with the environment. This learning theory states that behaviors are
learned from the environment, and says that innate or inherited factors have very little
students react and behave in the classroom, and suggests that teachers can directly
influence how their students behave. It also helps teachers understand that a student’s
home environment and lifestyle can impact their behavior, helping them see it
objectively and work to assist with improvement. Behaviorism can impact EPP teaching
by helping to shape positive behavior in the classroom and teach students that every
behavior has consequences. Also, helping students learn positive behaviors and how to
respond to stimuli, can help teachers manage classroom behavior and discipline. A
if they get 100% on their spelling test. In the future, students work hard and study for
their tests to get the reward. The same concept is used with punishments. The teacher
can take away certain privileges if the student misbehaves. The theory of behaviorism
Behavioral learning theory emerged in the early 20th century as a reaction against
processes. Behaviorists such as John B. Watson and B.F. Skinner argued that
and that mental states and cognitive processes were irrelevant or inaccessible.
with classical conditioning and operant conditioning, respectively. Watson believed that
human behavior resulted from specific stimuli that elicited certain responses (Shaffer,
2000). In the classroom, the behavioral learning theory is key to understanding how to
motivate and help students. Information is transferred from teachers to learners from a
response to the right stimulus. Students are passive participants in behavioral learning
Teachers use behaviorism to show students how they should react and respond to
certain stimuli. This needs to be done repetitively, to regularly remind students what
reinforcement, students will quickly abandon their responses because they do not
appear to be working. For example, if students are supposed to get a sticker every time
they get an A on a test, and then teachers stop giving that positive reinforcement, fewer
students may get A’s on their tests because the behavior isn’t connected to a reward for
them.
Repetition and positive reinforcement go together with the behavioral learning theory.
Teachers often work to strike the right balance between repeating the situation and
having positive reinforcement come to show students why they should continue that
behavior.
reinforcement can be motivators for students. For example, a student who receives
praise for a good test score is much more likely to learn the answers effectively than a
student who receives no praise for a good test score. The student who receives no
praise is experiencing negative reinforcement—their brain tells them that though they
got a good grade, it did not matter, so the material of the test becomes unimportant to
them. Conversely, students who receive positive reinforcement see a direct correlation
Impacts of Behaviorism
efforts.
Here are sample scenarios where Behaviorism Theory is used in the teaching-learning
in EPP subject:
Home Economics:
1. Objective:
2. Behaviorist Application:
After demonstrating the proper way to thread a needle and make basic
stitches, the teacher let the students practice scrap fabric. Positive
Entrepreneurship
1. Objective:
2. Behaviorist Application
Students are given task to create simple business plans for products that
they want to make and sell, like baked goods or handicrafts. They receive
points for the completion of different sections of the plan, and additional
rewards for creativity, feasibility, and presentation. The market day serves as
reinforcement.
system of rewards and feedback, aligning with EPP’s focus on practical skills and real-
world applications. This approach helps instill discipline, responsibility, and essential life
understanding and applying the principles of behavioral learning theory, educators can
create effective teaching strategies, foster positive learning environments, and enhance
student engagement. While behaviorism has its limitations, a balanced approach that
incorporates multiple learning models can cater to the diverse needs of students and
Constructivism
instructional strategy that prioritizes active engagement, practical learning, and the
explore, experiment, and learn things on their own. Teachers take on the role of
facilitators, assisting students as needed and leading them through the learning
process. Constructivism is the theory that says learners construct knowledge rather
than just passively take in information. As people experience the world and reflect upon
those experiences, they build their representations and incorporate new information into
Lev Vygotsky, a Russian psychologist had a theory that laid the basis of
constructivism. Social constructivism is based on the idea that learners construct new
knowledge. Working with new knowledge involves construction, storage or putting new
information into memory, and retrieval. He believed that learners develop strong thinking
skills through interaction with culture and their surroundings. Constructivism is a
learning theory that explains the nature of knowledge and how human beings learn. It
interacting with what they already know and believe and the ideas, events, and activities
with which they come in contact (Cannella & Reiff, 1994; Richardson, 1997).
One of the key figures in the development of constructivism is John Dewey, who
believed that education should be student-oriented rather than subject-oriented and that
teaching should evoke problem-solving and original thinking. Dewey believed that
learning should be interactive and that students should be encouraged to explore and
discover new information on their own. This approach to education is aligned with
constructivism, which emphasizes the active role of the learner in the learning process.
By incorporating the principles of constructivism and the ideas of John Dewey into the
classroom, educators can create an environment that fosters critical thinking, problem-
active engagement, inquiry, problem-solving, and collaboration with others. The teacher
is a facilitator and guide, often exploring questions and challenges with students.
evident not only in the teacher education literature as highlighted above, but also in the
literature bases for school psychology (e.g., Bursztyn, 2007; Green & Gredler, 2002),
counseling (e.g., Cottone, 2007), and communicative disorders (e.g., Ertmer & Ertmer,
are three different types of constructivism those are cognitive, social, and radical
constructivism. Cognitive constructivism operates on the perception that students
Students make sense of new knowledge by weaving it into their understanding of the
interactions with others as a basis for learning. People glean knowledge from individual
relationships, their culture, and their environment, as well as their role within larger
communities. In essence, social constructivism operates on the belief that “it takes a
village to raise a child” and that students’ interactions with others help them construct
something a student creates based on their own experiences and not handed from
is subjective and that every student constructs their own knowledge based on personal
perspective. As a result, radical constructivism calls for teachers to offer students more
Impacts of Constructivism
Elicit prior knowledge- New knowledge is created in relation to the learner’s pre-
Create cognitive dissonance- Assign problems and activities that will challenge
and modify existing knowledge. Activities should allow students to compare pre-
which are highly relevant to EPP. Students need as many hands-on experiences
with rich experiences and encourages them to reach their own conclusions.
Here are sample scenarios where Constructivism Theory is used in the teaching-
Scenario: In this project, the students are tasked with creating a bridge using wood.
They will be divided into five groups. Each member of the group should help with the
project. To make sure that all of the members help, there should be one member who
takes the lead. They will write on a piece of paper how they constructed the bridge.
Sample Scenario 2:
conservation and fostering creativity. In this project, students are tasked with
repurposing waste materials from their homes or communities into creative parol.
Students brainstorm ideas for upcycling projects, collect materials from their homes or
Piaget focuses on the interaction of experiences and ideas in the creation of new
knowledge. Vygotsky explores the importance of learning alongside peers and how
inquiry and the integration of real world and classroom activities. The constructivist
but it can allow the learner to reach higher planes of knowledge than would be possible
Social learning
learning strategies that allow students to learn from each other and from their social
environment. This approach emphasizes the importance of communication,
factors such as attention, motivation, attitudes, and emotions. The theory accounts for
the interaction of environmental and cognitive elements that affect how people learn.
The theory suggests that learning occurs because people observe the
theories, which suggest that all behaviors are learned through conditioning, and
memory.
interactions with others or indirectly by observing behaviors through media. Actions that
are rewarded are more likely to be imitated, while those that are punished are avoided.
1. Role modeling:
- In EPP, students can learn important skills and behaviors by observing the
actions of their teachers, parents, and other influential figures in their community.
2. Peer learning:
The social learning theory also highlights the importance of peer interactions in
the learning process. In EPP, collaborative activities and group projects can
provide students with opportunities to learn from their peers, share knowledge
3. Observational learning:
Through observational learning, students in EPP can observe and imitate the
behaviors of others in order to acquire new knowledge and skills. For example,
from their teacher, or learn how to start a small business by observing successful
According to the social learning theory, individuals are more likely to imitate
behaviors that are positively reinforced. In EPP, teachers and parents can
Here are sample scenarios where Experientialism Theory is used in the teaching-
Scenario 1:
Sample Activity: Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a
the floor. Each group will work together to complete the task, with one member
taking on the role of leader to delegate responsibilities and ensure that everyone
is contributing. After the activity, students will reflect on their experience and
discuss how they can apply the principles of social learning theory to their own
household responsibilities.
Scenario 2:
learning theory.
budget for a week's worth of expenses. Students will work together to create a
other necessities. They will discuss their choices with the class, explaining their
reasoning and seeking feedback from their peers. Through this activity, students
able to learn from each other and from their own experiences in real-life scenarios
Cognitivism
(EPP) instruction. Cognitivism offers insights for educators on how learners process,
perceive and interact with EPP concepts and informs instructional practices aimed at
optimizing learning outcomes. Through this, educators can effectively scaffold learning
experience, foster metacognitive skills, and empower learners to become critical
Cognitivism is all about the internal mental processes that are responsible for
learning taking place, such as receiving, organizing, storing, and retrieval of information.
An example of cognitivism is the way that we solve problems by using prior knowledge
(Morales, 2023). In this theory, learning happens when new information is assimilated
into new existing mental structures. Learners can arrange, classify, and make sense of
the information using their schema. This theory suggests that learners can actively
construct their knowledge and the teacher’s role is to facilitate the process. There are
four stages of cognitive development according to Piaget. The first one is the
Sensorimotor stage where children use their senses and moves around to understand
the world. The second stage is Preoperational Stage. In this stage, children may use
their new ability to represent objects through engaging in a wide range of activities but is
not yet properly organized and logical. They may also exhibit egocentrism in this stage,
where what they believe what they think is true. The third stage is Concrete Operational
Stage. In this stage, children start to think logically about concrete events and objects.
In learning, they learn best when are provided with manipulatives or concrete objects.
And the last stage is the Formal Operational Stage. In this stage, learners can now
understand abstract concepts. They can now engage in problem-solving and use their
reasoning skills. This stage is the demonstrates the advancement of cognitive abilities
Impacts
1. Emphasis on critical thinking: Cognitivism theory focuses on the mental
personalized learning approaches that cater to the diverse learning needs and
preferences of students, allowing them to progress at their own pace and in ways
educational apps, to engage students and support their learning in a dynamic and
interactive manner.
5. Real-world application: Cognitivism theory emphasizes the importance of
studies, and practical applications to help students see the relevance and
applicability of the knowledge and skills they are acquiring, fostering a deeper
Here are sample scenarios where Cognitivism Theory is used in the teaching-learning in
EPP subject:
HOME ECONOMICS
1. Objective:
2. Cognitivism Application:
Students are given a scenario where they must plan a week’s worth of meals
for a family on a tight budget. They must consider nutritional guidelines, food
solving, critical thinking, and application of prior knowledge. After the activity,
they reflect on their decisions and discuss how they could improve their meal
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
1. Objective:
Students are given the task of creating a business plan for small enterprise
uses cognitive processes as an active participant in the learning process. The variety in
the learning objectives and student capacities in any given situation require an
in order to meet the needs of each situation. There is no one theory to rule them all.
Experientialism
aims to equip students with skills for lifelong learning. EPP is a skill-based subject, thus
practical tasks, creating more meaningful and relevant learning processes. Experience
proposed by psychologist David Kolb. According to him, this type of learning can be
experience. Knowledge results from the combinations of grasping and transforming the
experience (Kolb, 1984). The experiential learning works in four stages which are
interprets an experience in a new way. Reflective observation comes next, where the
learner reflects on their experience personally. They use the lens of their experience
happens as the learner forms new ideas or adjusts their thinking based on the
experience and their reflection about it. Active experimentation is where the learner
applies the new ideas to the world around them, to see if there are any modifications to
be made. This process can happen over a short period of time, or over a long span of
time. Kolb went on to explain that learners will have their own preferences for how they
enter the cycle of experiential learning, and that these preferences boil down to a
Impacts of Experientialism
1. Opportunity to immediately apply knowledge.
directly apply theoretical concepts to real world situations. In EPP, this means
entrepreneurial project wherein they may plan and execute mini -business
venture such as selling handmade crafts or baked goods within the school
premises. Through this, students may gain experience and valuable insights of
2. Promotion of Teamwork.
collaboration, and others. They will also learn to appreciate the diverse
perspective and strengths that their members bring, which is crucial for effective
3. Improved Motivation
motivation. These experiences not only make the subject more engaging but also
inspire students to explore new concepts with eagerness and creativity, fostering
education.
their actions, analyze their decisions and evaluate outcomes, this cultivates
5. Real-world Practice
Here are sample scenarios where Experientialism Theory is used in the teaching-
Home Economics:
1. Objective:
The teacher will begin by introducing to the students first the concept of
The teacher will divide the class into groups and assign each group a
Encourage the students to analyze their sample scenarios so that they will
The teacher will task each group to create a weekly meal plan from their
assigned household scenario and choose one meal that they can cook in
class.
The next step is to organize the cooking session where students will cook
one meal from their weekly plan. The students must be able to identify the
ingredients and the budget needed the steps as well in cooking their
While the students are cooking, the teacher should facilitate the process.
The teacher would roam around to ensure that the students are wearing
4. Presentation
Each group needs to present their work and explain why they choose that
meal.
Then the teacher will grade the work of the students including their weekly
meal plan.
The teacher will ask the students about the importance of planning healthy
1. Objective:
Utilize web browser and basic features of a search engine effectively for
information gathering.
2. Introduction
The teacher will start by introducing the concept of web browsers and
search engines, explaining their functions and how they can be used to
In the school’s computer laboratory, let the students individually use the
computer.
Instruct the students to use a search engine to find information about their
reliability of information.
Before presenting their work, the students must be able to make the
posters.
4. Presentation
Let the students present their work. The teacher should be able to see the
credibility of the information that the students gathered and rate their work
using a rubric.
The teacher will ask the students about the importance of ensuring the
critical thinking, and lifelong learning for students. By engaging in hands-on activities,
simulations and real-world projects, students do not only apply theoretical knowledge to
authentic context but also develop essential competencies for navigating the areas
gain valuable insights and experiences that prepares them to thrive in real-life-
scenarios.
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https://www.nu.edu/blog/behaviorism-in-education/
https://www.wgu.edu/blog/what-behavioral-learning-theory2005.html
https://depedbataan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LEARNING-STRATEGIES-AND-
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https://www.verywellmind.com/social-learning-theory-2795074
https://study.com/academy/lesson/cognitivism-overview-practical-teaching-
examples.html
https://www.verywellmind.com/experiential-learning-2795154
https://www.wgu.edu/blog/experiential-learning-theory2006.html
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