Activity 3: Blog Reflection - How do you feel that the measurement of human intelligence has impacted learning in the educational system you are most familiar with?
Wow, I think that human intellgence impacts nearly everthing in an educational setting. One of the key things that I believe that it impacts is the expectations placed upon the learner. For instance, when I was in highschool, the honors classes had completely different G.P.A. calcuations than other classes. The honors classes were on a 6.0 scale; whereas the regular classes were on a 4.0 scale. For a student that switched from regular classes to honors classes, this would be an immediate boon to their G.P.A. So, basically the same "A" was worth more(in some respects)due to measured human intelligence via the honors system in place. Another example of how the measurement of human intelligence comes into play is via IQ scores. Again back when I was in high school, in order to even be considered for placement in the honors program, a student's IQ had to be of a certain level. With this is mind, I can recall the school counselor saying, you should be in honors based on your IQ score." When I was in kindergarten, I took an IQ test. Little did I know that when I entered highchool that my school district would later use that same test to determine whether or not I would be placed in honors. So, basically even if someone had good grades, it was virtually impossible to be placed in the honors program on that facet alone without some sort of measured proof of your intelligence. Coincidence I think not. My scenarios are examples that are good. However, I still wonder what is the case when measued intelligene comes into play for someone detriment instead of benefit.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
WEEK 3 BLOG
Activity 3: Blog Reflection - What is the benefit to understanding how the brain functions when it comes to understanding how people learn? How do you think this knowledge can contribute to the way you shape your instruction and design your learning activities? Make sure you review your partner's blog for this week and comment!
Understanding the foundational principles of cognitive psychology has many benefits. For instance, the main basis of every human thought or reaction is centered upon each person’s respective “mental map” or cognitive schema. With this being the case, the only field that studies how the human framework of the mind works is: cognitive psychology. One of my favorite things about cognitive psychology and it s relation to instructional design is that through the study of it an individual can actually see the premise of “perception is reality come to life.” For example, even the best piece of instructional design is usually faulty at best if how a person interprets that piece of instruction cognitively is off base. I believe that we as individuals are more bound to cognitive framework then we actually believe. For instance, although this would not be ethical, babies could be conditioned similar to the way Pavlov did with the salivating dogs through Behaviorism. Also, once you understand the cognitive framework of the mind, the instruction that you design as whole will be much better off because the user. Audience will be able to interpret the instruction on more than just the surface level. This fact is evidenced by the fact that many people want to know why we as humans think so drastically different from each other. Cognitive psychology explores this. However, as mentioned in Chapter 1, one of the best things about this fact is that each human is shaped by his or her own unique experiences as framed through their mind. So, even individuals with the same upbringing and backgrounds can be completely different.
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Understanding the foundational principles of cognitive psychology has many benefits. For instance, the main basis of every human thought or reaction is centered upon each person’s respective “mental map” or cognitive schema. With this being the case, the only field that studies how the human framework of the mind works is: cognitive psychology. One of my favorite things about cognitive psychology and it s relation to instructional design is that through the study of it an individual can actually see the premise of “perception is reality come to life.” For example, even the best piece of instructional design is usually faulty at best if how a person interprets that piece of instruction cognitively is off base. I believe that we as individuals are more bound to cognitive framework then we actually believe. For instance, although this would not be ethical, babies could be conditioned similar to the way Pavlov did with the salivating dogs through Behaviorism. Also, once you understand the cognitive framework of the mind, the instruction that you design as whole will be much better off because the user. Audience will be able to interpret the instruction on more than just the surface level. This fact is evidenced by the fact that many people want to know why we as humans think so drastically different from each other. Cognitive psychology explores this. However, as mentioned in Chapter 1, one of the best things about this fact is that each human is shaped by his or her own unique experiences as framed through their mind. So, even individuals with the same upbringing and backgrounds can be completely different.
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Monday, January 26, 2009
Week Two: Blog Reflection
Activity 3: Blog Reflection - Given what you have read about cognitive psychology in the first chapter, what do you believe is the benefit to understanding these concepts as you go to design instruction in your particular situation? Why is understanding cognitive psychological principles more important than Freudian analysis or post-modern scream therapy principles better for an educational setting?
Activity 3: Week 2 (Blog Reflection)
Understanding the foundational principles of cognitive psychology has many benefits. For instance, the main basis of every human thought or reaction is centered upon each person’s respective “mental map” or cognitive schema. With this being the case, the only field that studies how the human framework of the mind works is: cognitive psychology. One of my favorite things about cognitive psychology and it s relation to instructional design is that through the study of it an individual can actually see the premise of “perception is reality come to life.” For example, even the best piece of instructional design is usually faulty at best if how a person interprets that piece of instruction cognitively is off base. I believe that we as individuals are more bound to cognitive framework then we actually believe. For instance, although this would not be ethical, babies could be conditioned similar to the way Pavlov did with the salivating dogs through Behaviorism. Also, once you understand the cognitive framework of the mind, the instruction that you design as whole will be much better off because the user. Audience will be able to interpret the instruction on more than just the surface level. This fact is evidenced by the fact that many people want to know why we as humans think so drastically different from each other. Cognitive psychology explores this. However, as mentioned in Chapter 1, one of the best things about this fact is that each human is shaped by his or her own unique experiences as framed through their mind. So, even individuals with the same upbringing and backgrounds can be completely different.
As far as understanding cognitive psychology being more important than Freudian analysis or post-modern scream therapy, cognitive psychology is more important in an education setting because it is less invasive when it comes to methodology and is more applicable to a wider variety of people. Also, I don’t think that either of the aforementioned approaches would work well as well ethically due to the current laws of medicine. Also, the foundation of an educational setting is learning, which is done via the mind.
Activity 3: Week 2 (Blog Reflection)
Understanding the foundational principles of cognitive psychology has many benefits. For instance, the main basis of every human thought or reaction is centered upon each person’s respective “mental map” or cognitive schema. With this being the case, the only field that studies how the human framework of the mind works is: cognitive psychology. One of my favorite things about cognitive psychology and it s relation to instructional design is that through the study of it an individual can actually see the premise of “perception is reality come to life.” For example, even the best piece of instructional design is usually faulty at best if how a person interprets that piece of instruction cognitively is off base. I believe that we as individuals are more bound to cognitive framework then we actually believe. For instance, although this would not be ethical, babies could be conditioned similar to the way Pavlov did with the salivating dogs through Behaviorism. Also, once you understand the cognitive framework of the mind, the instruction that you design as whole will be much better off because the user. Audience will be able to interpret the instruction on more than just the surface level. This fact is evidenced by the fact that many people want to know why we as humans think so drastically different from each other. Cognitive psychology explores this. However, as mentioned in Chapter 1, one of the best things about this fact is that each human is shaped by his or her own unique experiences as framed through their mind. So, even individuals with the same upbringing and backgrounds can be completely different.
As far as understanding cognitive psychology being more important than Freudian analysis or post-modern scream therapy, cognitive psychology is more important in an education setting because it is less invasive when it comes to methodology and is more applicable to a wider variety of people. Also, I don’t think that either of the aforementioned approaches would work well as well ethically due to the current laws of medicine. Also, the foundation of an educational setting is learning, which is done via the mind.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
WEEK 1 Introduction
Lakita Godbolt Introduction
by Lakita Godbolt - Friday, 23 January 2009, 12:00 AM
Hello Everyone:
My name is Mrs. Lakita Godbolt. I am originally from Houston, but have lived in the DFW area for 8 years. Currently, I work full-time as an editor/copywriter for Sally Beauty Holdings in Denton. I just celebrated my year anniversary with my wonderful husband, and have a one-year-old daughter, Zoe Godbolt. As far as from an educational perspective, I will be finished with my M.A. in Technical Writing by the end of 2009. I am becoming more and more interested in corporate training and think that this class fits in good with going down that career path. I have a lot of experience in usabilty and web analytics both professionally and academically. I currently reside in Plano (near the Medical Center of Plano), but am moving to Ft. Worth towards the end of this semester. Please contact me at ler0044@unt.edu or lakita_robinson@yahoo.com. Both of these e-mail addresses are linked, so I will get the e-mail either way. Otherwise, I hope to learn how cognitive psychology relates to Instructional Design from this class. Last semester, I took Dr. Warren's Instructional Design class and did not want to miss the opportunity of taking another class with Doc.Warren. Otherwise, I look foward to working with you all.
by Lakita Godbolt - Friday, 23 January 2009, 12:00 AM
Hello Everyone:
My name is Mrs. Lakita Godbolt. I am originally from Houston, but have lived in the DFW area for 8 years. Currently, I work full-time as an editor/copywriter for Sally Beauty Holdings in Denton. I just celebrated my year anniversary with my wonderful husband, and have a one-year-old daughter, Zoe Godbolt. As far as from an educational perspective, I will be finished with my M.A. in Technical Writing by the end of 2009. I am becoming more and more interested in corporate training and think that this class fits in good with going down that career path. I have a lot of experience in usabilty and web analytics both professionally and academically. I currently reside in Plano (near the Medical Center of Plano), but am moving to Ft. Worth towards the end of this semester. Please contact me at ler0044@unt.edu or lakita_robinson@yahoo.com. Both of these e-mail addresses are linked, so I will get the e-mail either way. Otherwise, I hope to learn how cognitive psychology relates to Instructional Design from this class. Last semester, I took Dr. Warren's Instructional Design class and did not want to miss the opportunity of taking another class with Doc.Warren. Otherwise, I look foward to working with you all.
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