Cognitive teachers believe that:

• A. That teachers must go beyond memorization and develop meaning.
• B. That memorization is sufficient for all learning.
• C. That students should learn only through imitation.
• D. That technology is more important than understanding.

Answer: (B)

Cognitive teachers emphasize how learners actively process information to build understanding and meaning, not just memorize facts. They see students as thinkers who organize new material, relate it to what they already know, and use strategies to monitor and adjust their thinking. Because of that, learning is about developing robust mental representations and the ability to apply concepts in new situations, not simply recalling isolated bits of information. Rote memorization often yields shallow recall and poor transfer, which is why the aim is to move beyond memorization toward genuine understanding. Choices that focus on imitation or prioritizing technology over comprehension don’t capture this emphasis on meaning-making and internal cognitive processes.