Cognitive Flexibility

Cognitive Flexibility Theory focuses on the learning in complex and ill-structured domains. The theory focuses on the spontaneity of learning situations. It maintains that learning should be in context, however information should be presented from multiple perspectives and various case studies should be utilized in instruction. Rand Spiro is the leading theorist. Best tools are interactive technologies, hypertext being the most important. Medical Education is the field that most widely uses Cognitive Flexibility.

Experiential Learning

Carl Rogers’ theory is rooted in humanistic education. He identifies the two types of learning as cognitive and experiential. Cognitive learning refers to the learning of isolated information out of context, which usually takes place in formal school settings. Rogers lists the qualities of experiential learning as personal involvement, self-initiation, learner evaluation, and pervasive effects on learner. The theory suggests that learner motivation and thus the relevance of the topic are keys to successful learning.

Multiple Intelligences

The theory of multiple intelligences suggests that every individual possesses a unique combination of distinct intelligences. The 7 main forms of intelligence are, linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, musical, body-kinesthetic, intrapersonal and interpersonal. Recently ‘natural intelligence’ is proposed to be the 8th form of intelligence. The theory suggests that everyone learns best when the material matches the intelligences he/she is strong at. Thus, teaching should take into consideration the degrees of intelligences of each learner. The theory gains importance due to the fact that most of our schooling focuses on only two of the intelligences – linguistic and mathematical – so, does not provide equal opportunities for all learners.

Social Constructivism

Social constructivism maintains that learners construct knowledge in interaction with their social environment. Learning is regarded as a collaborative activity. Lev Vygotsky, is the most prominent figure in the development of social constructivist theory. He outlines the community, the tools (e.g. language) in the learning environment, and the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) as important elements in learning. ZPD refers to the tasks the learner cannot perform on his/her own but can with the help of a ‘more knowledgeable other’. It promotes all learning activities that include collaboration. Computer Supported Collaborative Learning is the most recent application of this theory.

“  challenges and  self- perseverance”  make a person capable  learning on different  fields”

…I  really with go in above theories,or on the  other ones,  because surely these ideas trying to employ many such things about  Educational Technology. What are these such things: (Learning,interaction,construction and collaboration,forms of intelligences,principles etc.) Truly, i was confluent  with the reality that we are all born with a natural and nurtured abilities. Environment also has  been part of it as with  Educational technologies that are embedded. Thus, these theories signify the reality and a consent of humanization. As a student, it challenges me to get involve with cultural innovations and education about technology because it can guide me  to designed and facilitate my own skills and for the  others.As the word also suggest,it isn’t only for one’s education but for many others. Indeed,as a teacher soon,  I will  share these thoughts  and effectively use for application.

OMG! Isn’t it?.

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Comment: How could these things can improve our understanding about educational media??? m… as a student,it plays an important role in taking more advantageous and comprehensive information through looking the in-depth meaning of those medias and exhume the importance of it,absolute! OMG!!…. maybe these things someday would turn to a more defective and advance, yet more effective or destructive somehow? I don’t know..

Learnings: Being a student and soon to become an effective teacher, I should or must have this concept of facilitating and improving one’s performance through these so called innovated systems either educational hardwares or softwares. These ideas will provide a much occupied and metrical standards of teaching-learning process. Maybe someday, Filipino’s will achieve a highly completive endeavors through the applications of this matters.