Classroom Management Theory 4

The cognitive theory focuses on the student’s mental states and thought processes.
This theory was developed by Jean Piaget and later extended by other contributors. In a classroom setting, cognitive theory encourages students to look at their actions critically and think of the reasons behind them. It tries to instill mutual respect among students and helps them stay active during learning. As a teacher, this theory asks to leave the students with open-ended questions. Teachers should also avoid over-explaining a topic to the students and give them time to consider the effects of their actions.