Cognitivism as a Learning Theory
Conversations in blogs about cognitivism and learning theories in general are abundant. The two conversations linked below are examples of fascinating discussions in 2007 on cognitivism and behaviorism among three important thinkers: Bill Kerr, Stephen Downes, and Karl Kapp. While the discussions are several years old, the issues and questions they raise are still relevant today. Read these two blog posts, and then form a response to post in your own blog. Be sure to link to these posts in your blog and add tags for “learning theory” and “cognitivism,” along with any other topics you explore.
Kerr, B. (2007, January 1). _isms as filter, not blinker [Web log post]. Retrieved fromhttp://billkerr2.blogspot.com/2007/01/isms-as-filter-not-blinker.html
Kapp, K. (2007, January 2). Out and about: Discussion on educational schools of thought [Web log post]. Retrieved fromhttp://www.kaplaneduneering.com/kappnotes/index.php/2007/01/out-and-about-discussion-on-educational/
The three important thinkers: Bill Kerr, Stephen Downes, and Karl Kapp not only discussed their views on cognitivism and behaviorism, but also connectivism. Out of all of their opinions, I tend to lean more to the side of Bill Kerr. He makes several valid points. One being that we all are behaviorists at some point, because we all tend to repeat behaviors in order to receive rewards. However, Stephen Downes disagrees with this along with Skinner.
Karl Kapp did make a valid point as a more ordinal approach. When starting at the lower end of the spectrum you have behaviorism, then connectivism, cognitivism, and constructivism. This is a stretch from lower level learning to creativity.
The three important thinkers: Bill Kerr, Stephen Downes, and Karl Kapp not only discussed their views on cognitivism and behaviorism, but also connectivism. Out of all of their opinions, I tend to lean more to the side of Bill Kerr. He makes several valid points. One being that we all are behaviorists at some point, because we all tend to repeat behaviors in order to receive rewards. However, Stephen Downes disagrees with this along with Skinner.
Karl Kapp did make a valid point as a more ordinal approach. When starting at the lower end of the spectrum you have behaviorism, then connectivism, cognitivism, and constructivism. This is a stretch from lower level learning to creativity.
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