Module 2 Learning Theory

According to the 2 blogs that were posted, there were lots of information in relation to the learning theories.   According to the information from the blog, it states that lower level learning is considered as memorizing, recognizing, or labeling (Kapp, 2007).  This relates to the components of Bloom’s Taxonomy that contains remember, and understanding.   Remember and understanding relate to memorizing, recognizing, and labeling because in the classroom these are components that we do not want for the students to remain at.  We want for them to go beyond these levels and be able to apply the skills learned, analyze the information, evaluate the information, and be able to create an outcome from the information that has been learned.  As an educator, we want to bring students from the lower level learned and move them towards the higher order thinking level. 

Another point that was within this blog that I found interesting the information about learning.   According to Kapp, learning is multi-layered (Kapp, 2007).   I agree with this statement because indeed, learning is an ongoing process.  It does not just stop at one point, but it continues on and on.  Due to that learning is a process, it is continuous and we must continue to build upon our prior knowledge and create new knowledge. 

Kapp, K. (2007). Out and About:  Discussion On Educational Schools of Thought.  Retrieved from                 http://www.uleduneering.com/kappnotes/index.php/2007/01/out-and-about-      discussion-on- educational/.


Blogs that I responded to:

http://corablades1.blogspot.com/2012/06/module-2-cognitivism-as-learning-theory.html?showComment=1341074492058#c3847819414120003841  (Cora Blades)

http://wojoedtech.blogspot.com/2012/06/module-2-cognitivism-learning-theories.html?showComment=1341077814715#c7079381999473372975 (Laura Wojciechowicz)