COGNITIVE PRINCIPLES

OF LEARNING
"The Science of Learning"

HOW DO STUDENTS UNDERSTAND

NEW IDEAS?

Students learn new ideas by

reference to ideas they already know.

HOW DO STUDENTS LEARN AND

RETAIN NEW INFORMATION?

Information is withdrawn from

memory just as it went in. Students
should think about meaning when
they encounter to-be-remembered
material.

HOW DO STUDENTS SOLVE

PROBLEMS?

Each subject area has a set of facts

that aids problem-solving by freeing
working memory resources in which
exisiting knowledge can be applied.

HOW DOES LEARNING TRANSFER TO

NEW SITUATIONS?

The transfer of knowledge to a

problem requires knowledge of
context and understanding of the
problems underlying structure.

WHAT MOTIVATES STUDENTS TO

LEARN?

Students will be more motivated and

successful in their learning
environments if they feel a sense of
belonging and acceptance.