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Cognitive Theories of Learning

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Now that you've studied some of the foundational cognitive theories of learning, it might be fun to look at some contemporary theories of learning that emphasize individual differences in the ways that we process and remember information.

We know that rote memorization and repition is seldom the most effective way help our students learn new information. So how do we teach new information that we want our students to remember? The following webquest will help you to explore some of the possibilities.