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what is cognitivism?
It is a theory that focuses on how people think, remember, and understand information.
Who are some famous cognitivist theorists?
Jean Piaget and Jerome Bruner.
What is the main focus of cognitivism in teaching?
Helping students process and organize information in their minds.
What does “chunking” mean in learning?
Breaking information into small, easier-to-remember parts.
Name two teaching strategies based on cognitivism.
Mind mapping and chunking information.
How does cognitivism differ from behaviorism?
Cognitivism focuses on internal thinking; behaviorism focuses on external actions and rewards.
did Gilgamesh die at the end?
no.
Which sentence is correct?
“Each of the students were ready” or “Each of the students was ready”?
“Each of the students was ready.”
(Each is singular)
Why is understanding better than memorizing?
Because it helps apply knowledge in new situations, not just recall facts.
Why does the mind forget some information?
If it is not understood, repeated, or connected to prior knowledge.
How much do you weigh?
correct!
Is the narrator of The Reluctant Fundamentalist reliable or unreliable?
Debatable—but academically, he’s considered unreliable due to one-sided narration.
Why is connecting new ideas to old ideas important in learning?
Because it helps the brain understand, organize, and remember information more effectively.
Explain how encoding, storage, and retrieval work together in the cognitive learning process.
Encoding stores information in long-term memory, and retrieval brings it back when needed.
Why does discovering grammar rules (instead of being told them) lead to deeper learning?
Because students actively think, analyze patterns, and form their own conclusions, which strengthens memory and comprehension.
What does Cognitivism say real learning depends on?
Real learning happens through deep understanding, not memorizing facts.
Why do students remember TikTok dances perfectly but forget what a teacher explained 3 minutes ago?
Because TikTok uses attention, emotion, repetition — a cognitive cheat code.
Which came first, the egg or the chicken?
The egg.
What is one example of a classroom activity where students need to think to understand something?
A discovery activity where students analyze example sentences and infer the grammar rule instead of being told it directly.
Why is scaffolding an effective teaching strategy?
It provides support for learners until they can perform independently, building understanding gradually.