Information Processing Theory
When I think of the words "Information Processing Theory," the computer comes to mind. The brain really works like a computer. It stores, processes and retrieves information. The computer must have been designed to function like the brain.
The writer attempts to show that the human mind does not only respond to stimuli but processes information it receives.
| The theory believes that as children grow their brain becomes more mature. Thus the brain is able to function and carry out all the cognitive processes such as thinking perception, recognition, imagining, remembering, thinking, judging, reasoning, problem solving, conceptualizing, planning and more terms and applications. Cognitive processes can stem from human language, thought, imagery and symbols. The information processing has four main pillars on which the theory is based. These pillars are in support of the cognitive models |
These pillars include thinking, analysis of Stimuli, situational modification and obstacle Evaluation. Effective instructional designers cannot overlook these pillars. They are like the pillars to an individual’s house. Just as one takes time to place each pillar correctly so too these pillars are to be built on.
Other critical components are the sensory register, short term memory and long term memory.
The manner in which information passes through these memories is truly amazing.
As a prospective instructional designer I would really want to take time to help learners use short term, sensory and long term memory in the most effective way possible so that they can become efficient lifelong learners.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_processing_theory
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