Cognitive Learning Theory, Graphic Organizers, and Virtual Field Trips


For our class virtual field trip, we went on an adventure to Canada to learn all about the life cycle of an apple and where they grow. In this 360° tour, we learned about how apples are grown, packaged, and everything in between. We also met Canadian apple growers Murray and Joel, who explained the importance of working together to keep the apple orchard thriving and how critical Seasonal Agricultural Workers are to their business (Apple Orchards Video, n.d.).

To begin our discussion on apples and how and where they grow, we made predictions as to how we think an apple grows. I first made a list of student responses. I then had the students come up to the board and drag an apple to their prediction. It was interesting because some of the predictions did not match the original responses I received. Once they had their predictions down, we embarked on our virtual field trip to Canada. We later created our graphic organizer on the lifecycle of an apple. We will later complete a craft activity displaying what we know about the life cycle of an apple. 




Predictions



Concept Map/Graphic Organizer


References

Apple Orchard Videos. (n.d.). Retrieved September 30, 2021, from https://www.farmfood360.ca/en/apple-orchard/360-video/

Link to our virtual field trip

Apple Orchard - Virtual Farm Tour (farmfood360.ca)



Comments

  1. UnknownOctober 2, 2021 at 10:15 AM

    I love the prediction chart, this is a great way to engage students in learning and activate prior knowledge. I also like the idea of using class polls as a brainstorm approach. The collaboration, the thinking aloud, and the visuals are great representation of cognitive learning theory.
    Learning about how apples grow also links to the social cognitive theory due to the idea connection between social context and how learning is impacted by the person, the environment, and the behavior. Overall, I think graphic organizers are not just visually appealing, but also a great opportunity to enhance comprehension, make learning relatable, and allow learners to brainstorm and retain information. "Cognitive learning strategies are strategies that improve a learner's ability to process information more deeply, transfer and apply information to new situations, and result in enhanced and better-retained learning” (Winn, et al., 2019).

    Reference
    Winn, A., DelSignore, L., Marcus, C., Chiel, L., Freiman, E., Stafford, D. & Newman, L. (2019). Applying Cognitive Learning Strategies to Enhance Learning and Retention in Clinical Teaching Settings. MedEdPortal. The journal of Teaching and Leaning Resources. 15(1) https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10850

    ReplyDelete
  2. Mrs Whittingham'sJune 30, 2024 at 1:31 PM

    The prediction chart is a great cognitive learning strategy to get your students' attention and interest in the planned virtual field trip. Nook (2024), states that while a student reads a text, prediction keeps his or her mind active and involved. When students make predictions while reading or studying, they remain engaged with the material and can consider, hone, and edit their predictions.
    I will use this idea in my lesson. Your graphic organizer is quite simple and seems appropriate for students' use. Great work, thanks for sharing.

    Reference
    Nook, C. (2024, May 23). Reading Comprehension Strategy Series: How to teach students to make predictions while they read — THE CLASSROOM NOOK. THE CLASSROOM NOOK. https://www.classroomnook.com/blog/predicting

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Reflection from a 21st Century Educator

Image
    In his book From Master Teacher to Master Learner , Richardson states that teachers must be learners  first when understanding technologies today (Richardson, 2015). Throughout my time in this course, I  have gained a greater appreciation for technology and a better understanding of what it takes to  integrate technology into the classroom. The Covid-19 global pandemic has put educators in the world  in a position where we have to rely heavily on technology to teach our students. This course has been  great in providing us with a number of different tools that are instrumental in successfully integrating  technology within the classroom.      Prior to this course, I possessed the ability to utilize different technological tools in the classroom. I  was always reading and researching the newest and best ways to include technology in my lessons.  My eagerness to keep up with the changing technology correlates with the RW...
Read more

Behaviorist Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, and Technology Tools

  Behaviorist Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, and Technology Tools Behaviorism is a learning concept that has been rooted in the education system for many years. The concept of behaviorism learning was developed by B.F. Skinner and John B. Watson who were strict behaviorist and they sought only to determine how behavior is caused by external forces (A Science Odyssey: People and Discoveries: B.F. Skinner, n.d). According to Orey, the behaviorist learning theory emphasizes the idea that behaviors are learned and can be  changed or adapted based on the stimuli-response associations made by the learner (Orey, 2010, p. 271).  Behavior is a key classroom element because of its impact on the students and the classroom (WGU, 2020).   Skinner related the behaviorist theory to education by implying that students can be conditioned to meet behaviors by being conditioned to receive a reward through positive reinforcements and will continue the desirable behavior in o...
Read more

Is Solution Fluency Alive and Well in my Classroom?

Image
For our module two discussion we are tasked with learning and writing about the topic of evaluating the strategies needed to implement the 6 D's of Solution Fluency. We also are assessing our current teaching strategies as it pertains to the 6 D's of solution fluency and evaluating essential questions.    Are You Teaching Your Students to Solve Real-World Problems?   During my time as an educator, I have come to realize that no matter what we do children will perpetually bored with doing schoolwork. You may come across the select few who enjoy school and work, but the majority would much rather be home doing something else. One way I try and combat the boredom or complaints is to always make the material I teach relevant to my students. I try and relate every topic to something they love or incorporate their interests into our classroom in some shape or form. By doing so, I am teaching my students how to solve real-world problems. I can build on their background know...
Read more