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UNIT I
PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION

Recall/Information Retrieval

• For the information to be easily recalled, it has to first be encoded in short term memory.
Apart from this, information can be easily recalled with the application of right
environmental cues.

Pillars of Information Processing Model

• Thinking - at any time, if an individual is perceiving information, storing information,
encoding information, representing information or retrieving information to or groom his
mind, he is said to be thinking.

• Stimuli Analysis - in this process the encoded information is altered to suit the
interpretation process and understanding of the brain for decision-making. The four sub-
processes; encoding, strategization, generalization and automation, help in arriving the
conclusion regarding the encoded information or stimuli.

• Situational Modification - when a problem or dilemma presents itself, the individual must
encode the critical information about this problem, and then use the information that has
been stored before and to solve this problem.
• Obstacle Evaluation - in this step, apart from a person's development level, the
complexity of the problem should also be taken into consideration while determining his
intellect, cognitive acumen and problem-solving skills.

References:

 https://www.instructionaldesign.org/theories/information-processing/
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_processing_theory
 https://www.learning-theories.com/information-processing-theory.html

Activity:

1.) Reversing reversals: fun activities that build sequencing, visual discrimination & tracking
abilities for improved processing and reading skills.

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