Cognitivism (learning theory) Cognitivism is the theory that
humans generate knowledge and meaning through sequential
development of an individual’s cognitive abilities, such as the
mental processes of recognize, recall, analyze, reflect, apply,
create, understand, and evaluate. The Cognitivists' (e.g.
Piaget; Bruner,; Vygotsky) learning process is adoptive learning
of techniques, procedures, organization, and structure to
develop internal cognitive structure that strengthens synapses
in the brain. The learner requires assistance to develop prior
knowledge and integrate new knowledge. The purpose in education
is to develop conceptual knowledge, techniques, procedures, and
algorithmic problem solving using Verbal/Linguistic and
Logical/Mathematical intelligences. The learner requires
scaffolding to develop schema and adopt knowledge from both
people and the environment. The educators' role is pedagogical
in that the instructor must develop conceptual knowledge by
managing the content of learning activities. Th