Information Processing Theory

the human mind is like the computer bound to a set of logical rules and limitations

sensory short-term long-term memories

• sensory: fast, automated
• working/short-term: encoding and retrieval
• long-term: permanent, complex, facilitates efficiency and meaning

a child asking "why"

what is in the pot?

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Problem-Based Learning

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PBL

• collaborate versus cooperative (inquiry-based)
• life long learning skills
• knowledge versus thinking
• debate ideas, design plans, experiment, collect, analyze data
• share/test new information

collaboration

inquiry-based learning

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