Theories of Learning Fact or Bluff

Cognitivism focuses on mental processes like thinking, memory, and problem-solving.

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Cognitivism believes behavior is the only reliable evidence of learning.

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Learners actively organize and relate new information to prior knowledge in Cognitivism.

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Cognitivism ignores internal mental states.

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Cognitivism is associated with information processing theory.

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Constructivism sees learners as active participants in their learning.

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Constructivism believes knowledge is transferred directly from teacher to student

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Learning in Constructivism is built upon prior experiences.

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Teachers in Constructivism only provide lectures.

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Constructivism supports learning through exploration and discovery.

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