Learning theories made easy: cognitivism.

This is the second of three articles explaining theories of learning with particular relevance to clinical areas. In the story so far, the Director of Nurse Education at the St Elsewhere Academy of Nursing is trying to create the ultimate programme of nursing education. In order to ensure that the very highest standards of teaching and learning are achieved, the DNE has decided to employ a theorist of learning. Last week she interviewed the candidate representing the school of behaviourism. This week, the candidate from the school of congnitivism makes his presentation.