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Schema Theory

B. Cummins, E. Rich, & S. Robinson CEPD 6101 – Fall 2012 9/17/2012. Schema Theory. Other Names for Schema Theory. Schema theory is also know as Cognitivism. Associated Terms. Information Processing Information Mapping Scaffolding Mental Models Symbol Manipulation.

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Schema Theory

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  1. B. Cummins, E. Rich, & S. Robinson CEPD 6101 – Fall 2012 9/17/2012 Schema Theory

  2. Other Names for Schema Theory • Schema theory is also know as Cognitivism

  3. Associated Terms • Information Processing • Information Mapping • Scaffolding • Mental Models • Symbol Manipulation

  4. Roots and Foundation of Schema Theory • 1926 Piaget – Cognitive Theory • 1930’s Frederic Bartlett • 1977 R.C. Anderson - educational

  5. Instructional Strategies(to activate learner’s existing schemata) • Advance organizers • Analogies and comparisons • Schema signals • Cultural references • Mental models

  6. Concepts of Schema Theory • Accretion – adding new information to existing schema • Tuning – Modifying existing schema by enhancing with new ideas • Restructuring – the creation of entirely new schema • Mental Models – the schemata that represent one’s knowledge about specific matter, but also include ideas of task demands and performances.

  7. Transfer of Learning • Activating background knowledge • Schemata • Scaffolding

  8. Timeline • 1930’s: Frederic Bartlett introduced the Schema Theory. • 1970’s: Marvin Minsky reintroduced the schema construct by applying it to computer science. • 1973: Bransford and Johnson discovered that schema has a strong effect on reading comprehension. • 1977: Richard Anderson introduced schema theory in education.

  9. Timeline • 1980’s: Roger Schank and Robert Abelson developed the script construct to aid in the explanation of using schema to enhance reading comprehension. • 1980: David Rumelhart expanded on Minsky’s application of schema in computer science, and included it in psychology, more specifically in the mental representation of complex knowledge. • 1980: Charles Hacker furthered the idea of using Schema Theory in the classroom.

  10. Timeline • 1996: Carr and Thompson found that students need help students recall their prior knowledge in a subject area to help them use it to learn new information. • 2000: William Brewer continued research on schema’s impact on learning and psychology.

  11. Research Based on Schema Theory • Education-Reading Comprehension and Problem Solving • Psychology-Memory Recall

  12. References Conrad, L. (2008). Put thinking to the test. Portland, ME, USA: Stenhouse Publisher. Dahlin, B. (2001). Critique of the Schema Concept. Scandinavian Journal Of Educational Research, 45(3), 287-300. doi:10.1080/00313830120074215. DiCecco, V. M., & Gleason, M. M. (2002). Using graphic organizers to attain relational knowledge from expository text. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 35(4), 306-20. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/ 194221419?accountid=15017. Driscoll, M. (2005). Psychology of learning for instruction (3rd ed.). Boston, MA, USA: Pearson Education, Inc. Gholson, B., & Craig, S. D. (2006). Promoting Constructive activities that support vicarious learning during computer-based instruction. Educational Psychology Review, 18(2), 119-139. doi:10.1007/s10648-006-9006-3.

  13. References – continued Kiewra, K. A., Mayer, R. E., Dubois, N. F., Christensen, M., & al, e. (1997). Effects of advance organizers and repeated presentations on students' learning. The Journal of Experimental Education, 65(2), 147-147. Retrieved from http:// search.proquest.com/docview/217677182?accountid=15017. Little, D. C., & Box, J. (2011). The use of a specific Schema Theory Strategy- semantic mapping-to facilitate vocabulary development and comprehension for at-risk readers. Reading Improvement, 48(1), 24-31. McGregor, T. (2007). Comprehension connections: bridges to strategic reading. Portsmouth, NH, USA: Heinemann. McVee, M. B., Dunsmore, K., & Gavelek, J. R. (2005). Schema Theory revisited. Review Of Educational Research, 75(4), 531-566. Nichols, J. D. (2002). Schema Theory: A new twist using Duplo models. Teaching of Psychology, 29(2), 150-151.

  14. References – continued Rance-Roney, J. (2010). Jump-starting language and schema for English-Language Learners: Teacher-composed digital jumpstarts for academic reading. Journal Of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 53(5), 386-395. Stahl, N. A. (2006). Strategic reading and learning, theory to practice: An interview with Michele Simpson and Sherrie Nist. Journal Of Developmental Education, 29(3), 20-27.

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