Cognitive Apprenticeship “Mastering knowledge” CLICK TO START
HOME PAGE History and Background Redefining Learning Methods and Examples Exploration
HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
Learning Objectives Explain the goal of cognitive apprenticeship Identify and define key concepts that support cognitive apprenticeship
Once Upon A Time …
And then …
The “practice” of thinking?
Traditional Apprenticeships Physical External Easily Observable Psychomotor Domain
Formal Schooling Mental Internal Only observable through explicit evaluation Cognitive Domain
Goal of Cognitive Apprenticeship Recover all the benefits of traditional apprenticeships, by reconciling formal schooling objectives with traditional methodologies.
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BUT HOW?
Constructivism Learning is a process of internal negotiation of meaning Learning occurs best in functional, social, or cultural context
Constructivist Says …. “ Knowledge is constructed by learners as they attempt to make sense of their experiences.“ - Driscoll
Situated Learning Learning should not be abstract! Activity in which you learn is an integral part of what you learn
Foundation for C.A. Teach through guided learning Make progress and desired outcomes explicitly observable Situated learning facilitates this idea
Quick Review List some of the concepts that support the cognitive apprenticeship theory. What is the goal of cognitive apprenticeships?
Redefining Learning
Learning Objectives Define cognitive apprenticeship Identify key differences between traditional and cognitive apprenticeships
COGNITIVE APPRENTICESHIP DEFINED A theory outlining methodology for teaching complex cognitive tasks through guided learning
Redefined A THEORY HOW TO TEACH COMPLEX MENTAL TASKS GUIDED LEARNING
Key Differences Cognitive Mental Internal Cognitive Domain Traditional Physical External Psychomotor Domain
Key Differences CA Learning observed explicitly External Situated Formal Schooling Learning observed through evaluation Internal Abstract
Recall … How was Cognitive Apprenticeship defined? Explain the major difference between traditional and cognitive apprenticeship.
METHODS AND EXAMPLES
Learning Objectives List the methods employed by cognitive apprenticeships. Offer examples for each method employed during cognitive apprenticeships
The Methods Modeling Coaching Articulation Reflection Exploration
Modeling Expert sets the example E.G. Math teacher works through a problem aloud
Coaching Student practices skill while expert offers feedback and advice E.G. Student tries math problems while expert watches and guides
Articulation Student articulates thought process E.G. Math teacher asks student to say what he thinks might be the next and step, and why
Reflection Student compares their results to the expert E.G. After a student finishes a math problem, the teacher works through and shows the correct steps and solution
Exploration Students face new problems on their own E.G. Assigning real world math problems for homework
Parting Thoughts Many schools apply these ideas, just poorly. Not enough “experts” for every “apprentice” Web-based learning
FINAL REVIEW List the 5 methods employed by C.A. What real world examples can you think of for each method?
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