Cognition involves inquiry. This thinking operation includes gathering information through questioning, observation, listening, experiencing, and researching. Cognition also includes discovery, awareness, comprehension, understanding, and knowing.
Cognition is involved in all school subjects. In preparing lessons teachers plan for students to gather information in a variety of ways. Read-a-louds, reading, listening, chalkboard, overhead, or electronic presentations, films, role play, observation, hands-on experiences with objects and materials, and student presentations are some of the ways students gain information and make discoveries.
Cognition and Reflection are related through the roles they play in processing information. Information is acquired through Cognition. This information is connected and organized through Reflection.
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