Educational Theories: Cognitivism and Connectivism

Corrientes Pedagógicas

• Corrientes pedagógicas are different philosophical approaches to education and learning.
• These approaches influence how teachers design lessons, interact with students, and assess progress.

Cognitivismo

• Cognitivism focuses on mental learning processes like memory, problem-solving, and information processing.
• Key concepts include schema, assimilation, accommodation, and information processing.
• It emphasizes how learners organize and interpret information.
• Teachers using a cognitivist approach might:
  • Provide opportunities for active information processing.
  • Use varied methods to connect new and existing knowledge.
  • Design activities for reflection and critical thinking.

Conectivismo

• Connectivism emphasizes network's role in learning.
• It highlights learning through connections with others and resources in a digital world.
• Key elements include:
  • Learning as connecting nodes/information pieces.
  • Knowledge is distributed across networks and individuals.
  • Continuous engagement with information is crucial.
  • Adaptability and lifelong learning are essential.
• Teachers might use:
  • Online learning platforms (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard).
  • Social media for classroom interaction.
  • Collaborative projects with peers or experts.

Inteligencias Múltiples

• Multiple Intelligences, by Howard Gardner, proposes diverse human intelligences beyond a single type.
• These include: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic.
• This theory suggests tailored instruction based on individual strengths enhances learning.
• Educators using this approach design activities catering to different learning styles and intelligences.

Cognocitivista

• Cognocitivista is often used synonymously with "cognitivism".
• It emphasizes mental processes in knowledge acquisition, storage, and organization, highlighting mental constructs in learning.
• Teachers employing a "cognocictivista" approach focus on how learners process information, using methods like concept mapping, reflective journals.
• Problem-solving activities are also part of this approach.