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 This learning theory arrived on the scene during the late 1950's to early 1960's on the heels of Behaviorism; considered to be opening the "Black Box" of the mind. |
Cognitive Learning Theory
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 This branch of psychology originated in Germany, and formed the basis for Cognitive Learning Theory. It focused on human perceptions and perspectives. |
Gestalt Psychology
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 This model's approach to cognitive development views the "mind as a computer". |
Information Processing Model
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 A keyword within cognitive theory - An elaborate network of abstract mental structures which represent one's understanding of the world. Changes must take place here in order for learning to take place. |
Schema
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 According to the Information Processing Model, there are 3 stages of memory. After short-term memory is encoded it is stored in this stage. |
Long-term Memory
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 This theorist said, "If you want to truly understand something, try to change it."He also believes that human behavior is a function of both the person and the environment. |
Kurt Lewin
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 This Swiss theorist is known for his contributions to child developmental psychology. He played a very important role in the formation of Cognitive Learning Theory. |
Jean Piaget
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 This American psychologist developed the instructional design model of "Nine Events of Instruction". |
Robert Gagne
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 This is the first event of Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction. An example would be opening class with a funny video that relates well to the content. |
Gain Attention
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 This is the 8th event of Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction. During this event, the teacher uses a variety of methods and/or rubrics to decide how well a student understands a concept. |
Assess Performance
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