1 Educators who embrace cognitive theory believe that the definition oflearning as a change in behavior is too narrow and prefer to study the learner rather than herenvironment, and in particular the complexities of human memory. Gestalt views of learning have been incorporated into what have come to belabeled cognitive theories. 2  Two key assumptions underlie this cognitive approach: that thememory system is an active organized processor of information and that prior knowledge playsan important role in learning.
Basically you start with the eggs in the pan with cold water and bring the water to temperature, right when it reaches boiling you pull the heat back and let the eggs cook for 10 minutes. You don't need a full on boil to hard boil the eggs.
Hard-Steamed Eggs. Fill a pot that can comfortably hold your steamer with the lid on with 1 to 2 inches of water. Bring to a rolling boil, 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Place your eggs in a metal steamer, and lower the basket into the pot. The eggs should sit above the boiling water. Cover and cook for 12 minutes. Hard-steamed eggs, like hard-boiled eggs, are eggs that are cooked until the egg yolk is fully set and has turned to a chalky texture.