Cognitive and information processing

This article was not quite as easy to follow as my previous one had been, however I did feel this article provided a great understanding of the background of cognitive and information processing. Begining in the 1890's with Binet and Baldwin cognitive development was first discovered and has continued to grow over the past 100 plus years. In recent years, a new approach, information processing, began to catch peoples interest and has really helped this area of study to grow.

This site further explains the connection that earlier educators used when comparing the human brain to that of a computer, which we now know is not the most accurate way of relating the brain. However, this connection does help to provide a visual with regard to the inner workings of the mind.

What I found most interesting though was how the site took all this information and tied to together when explaining edcational implications. We are able to take the gained knowledge and adapt instruction to meet the individual needs of the children and optimizing their learning abilities. This is an excellent web site!!

http://education.stateuniversity.com/pages/1910/Developmental-Theory-COGNITIVE-INFORMATION-PROCESSING.html