Fundamentals of teaching and learning

Answer the 3 discussion tasks on cognitive learning theory

Task 1: Briefly share with us what you understand from the following cognitivist strategies:

a) chunking

b) teaching in an authentic context

Task 2: What do we mean when we say: “Build on prior knowledge”? Why do you think focusing on prior knowledge is important before you introduce a new topic?

Task 3: Field trips are helpful teaching tools, spark students’ interest and help their learning to be more permanent. Real field trips are not possible during the pandemic so there seems to be an increasing interest on virtual field trips. Tell us what you think of the virtual field trips in the videos below:

Google Expedition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ_whw6oSv4

Skype Virtual Field Trips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzBf_J0dvyU