What are the key cognitive skills for learning?
The key cognitive skills necessary for learning include: Auditory Processing: Processing skills are critical because they allow a person not just to hear differences in sounds but also to interpret that information. A processing problem exists when a child has difficulty in hearing the difference, order and number of sounds in a word. If a student is unable to process information accurately and effectively, she will likely suffer from numerous other symptoms such as poor reading comprehension, difficulty staying focused and difficulty following instructions. Visual Processing: This is the ability to form and manipulate accurate images in your mind. This skill is essential for math, reading comprehension and many forms of problem solving. Remember the saying, A picture is worth a thousand words? It is true! When you successfully create an image in your head, something most people do naturally and dont even think about, your comprehension and recall is much stronger. Memory Skills: Weakn
