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As educator’s we must consider how learning occurs and what factors influence this. Is it structured lessons with careful control over pacing of information that is made available by the teacher? Or is it how the student uses knowledge in action?                            Cognitivism focuses on the learners listening, watching, touching and reading skills which leads to experiences and then memory retention. As a Christian, I know that I learn from listening to the Holy Spirit, from watching the example of Jesus Christ, and reading the Scripture and being in the presence and the homes of believers, I have deep meaningful experiences and I remember the lessons for life, no matter how dark it becomes. As a curriculum designer, I identity with this cognitive learning theory in practice because I can help guide students to the resources, help them create contacts in a professional development network and help point out opportunities for them to gain relevant experience.         

3 Statements, one is false: can you decide which one is fake? #1: I don't wear makeup #2: I don't carry a purse #3: I don't drive

Teachers are finding the number of state and national standards that have to be accomplished within one academic school year to be overwhelming, however, “problem scenarios effectively incorporate multiple standards across many subjects areas within one PBL experience” ( Quartaroli, Sherman, 2016 , p. 58 ). The different scenarios allow teachers to use relevant experiences which can move students along a continuum from novice to experts in less time. The Lord designed us to use critical thinking skills (Dr. Willis & Newman, 2012).   2 Timothy 1:7 says “for God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind ” (KJV). In a diverse classroom, standard tests and assessments are not going to work as a one-size-fits-all strategy, thus, problem based learning allows teachers “to utilize in-depth assessments of students learning, in addition to conventional tests, providing a more complete picture of student progress and performance” ( Quartaroli

   Human knowledge is finite so mimicking theories and technologies that are working is human nature. Maria Montessori’s theory is mimicked in education and academic technology integration today. Her teaching theory emphasizes that students are active learners. The theory is that active learning, independence, cooperation and harmonious learning is tailored to the unique and developmental level of the child (J.L, 2017). Another mimicked method used today is the Vygotsky “zone of proximal development” theory, which is dependent on the developmental stage of the child and curriculum is designed to challenge that child’s understanding just beyond their comfort zone, thus ( Kozulin , Gindis , Ageyev , & Miller, 2003).We see technology in the classroom to suppor t these theories every day by using technology and these apps : Teach Your Monster, Visuwords , Funbrain , and Spelling City  . All of which use embedded assessments to select the ability of the student and meet their