KMK2273 [Ver.

3] Cognition and Learning Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development, UNIMAS

COURSE TITLE COGNITION AND LEARNING

(Kognisi dan Pembelajaran)

COURSE CODE KMK2273

CREDIT 3

PREREQUISITE/S KMF 1014 Introduction to Cognitive Sciences (Prerequisite)

SYNOPSIS This course focuses on how people learn. Students explore the
mechanisms and principles of Behavioral Changes, Knowledge
Acquisition, and Learning Processes that relates to the activities of
the human mind. Topics covered include Behaviorist and Cognitivist
theories, Human Memory, Role of Information Processing System,
Knowledge Representation, Metacognition, Role of Emotions in
Learning, and Higher Order thinking processes. Students also learn
about Types of Intelligences and their relationship with the brain and
learning. Students participate in in-class and online discussions
which extend their understanding of topics presented in the course.

(Fokus kursus ini adalah kepada cara manusia belajar. Pelajar

menerokai prinsip dan mekanisme dalam Perubahan Tingkahlaku,
Pemerolehan Pengetahuan, dan Proses Pembelajaran yang
berkaitrapat dengan aktiviti minda manusia. Topik-topik kursus ini
merangkumi Teori Behavioris dan Kognitivis, Daya Ingatan
Manusia, peranan Sistem Pemprosesan Maklumat, peranan Emosi
dalam Pembelajaran, Representasi Ilmu Pengetahuan, Metakognisi,
dan tahap Daya Pemikiran manusia. Para pelajar juga berpeluang
belajar tentang pelbagai bentuk Kecerdasan Manusia dan
perkaitannya dengan proses pembelajaran dan minda. Perbincangan
pelajar dalam kelas dan atas talian akan mengukuhkan kefahaman
tentang topik-topik kursus ini.)

LEARNING By the end of this course, students will be able to:

OUTCOMES o Analyse how humans use their brain for learning. [C4]
o Demonstrate how humans use various cognitive and learning
functions in their daily lives. [A3]
o Compare how human thinking skills, intelligences, and
emotions affect the learning process. [C4]

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STUDENT Guided LHs Self LHs

LEARNING Sub-Total 0 0
HOURS Total 0 Hours

LEARNING Guided LHs

UNITS 1. Learning: From Speculation to Science 4

2. Theories of Learning 6
-Information Processing View of Learning

3. HOTs: Impact on Learning Transfer 12

-Critical & Creative Thinking
-Problem Solving, Reasoning & Decision -Making
-Metacognition

4. Intelligence & Learning 6

-IQ & EQ
-Differences in Learning

5. Reading, Writing, and Cognition 4

-The Role of Reading in Constructing Cognition
-The Role of Writing in Presenting Understanding

6. Mind, Brain, and Learning 4

-Exploring the Brain
-Brain Research
-The Living Human Brain

7. Current Developments in Cognition and Learning 6

-Understanding Social Cognition
-Issues Related to Research Developments in the Field
of Cognitive Sciences that Bring Impact on the
Understanding of the Learning Process

Total 42

ASSESSMENT Continuous Assessment 70 %

Final Assessment 30 %
Total 100 %

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REFERENCES 1. Bransford, J. D., Brown, A. L., & Cocking, R. R. (2000). How

people learn: Brain, mind, experience and school. National
research council. Washington DC: National Academy Press.

2. Bruning, R. H. (2004). Cognitive psychology and instruction.

Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

3. Driscoll, M. P. (2005). Psychology of learning for instruction.

Needham Heights, Boston, Massachusetts: Allyn and Bacon.

4. Leahey, T. H. & Harris, R.J. (2001). Learning and cognition.

Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

5. Mayer, R. E. (2011). Applying the Science of Learning.

Boston: Pearson Education.

6. Reed, S. K. (2007). Cognition: Theory and applications (8th

ed.). Belmont, California: Wadsworth Publishing.

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