Cognitive Learning Processes vs. Teachers’ Knowledge

<ns3:p>Nowadays, there is an increasing discussion on learning about the cognitive determinants of the educational process. Current findings on the human brain demonstrate the huge role of the cognitive sphere in pedagogy. The article discusses the concept of cognitive education in relation to learners’ learning outcomes. It presents results obtained from teachers’ interviews concerning their knowledge of their learners’ cognitive characteristics. Understanding the influence of cognitive factors, including metacognition in relation to learning processes, is a prerequisite for positive educational outcomes. Application of this theory allows new methods to be incorporated in education of learners and future teachers, who can take advantage of the knowledge on the brain functioning in order to increase the efficiency of learning and teaching.</ns3:p>