Jean Piagets Cognitive Development Theory Cristina Pintor Jean

Jean Piaget’s Cognitive. Development Theory Cristina Pintor

Jean Piaget (1896 -1980) Swiss physiologist. Known for his epistemological studies with children. Piaget was especially interested in developmental psychology and studied the different ways humans acquire, retain and develop knowledge.

Cognitive Development Theory Piaget studied the development of children's understanding, through observing them and talking and listening to them while they worked on exercises he set. He identified four stages in cognitive development.

Stages of Cognitive Development

Stage 1 - Sensorimotor (0 -2) Child develop reflexes and hand-eye coordination Rapid cognitive growth Extreme egocentrism Trial and error learning Object Permanence

Stage 2 - Preoperational (2 -7) Learns to use language. Represents objects by images and words. Egocentric Display animism

Stage 3 - Concrete Operational (7 -11) Beginning of logical thought. Apply logic to physical objects. Less egocentric. Understanding of conservation.

Stage 4 - Formal Operational (11+) Abstract thinking. Test hypotheses systematically. Becomes concerned with the future. Beginning of formal systematic thinking.

Applications of Piaget’s theory How do I apply the Cognitive Development Theory in my every day teaching?

Sensorimotor Activities

Preoperational Activities Use illustrative visuals to help children understand concepts. Artwork Illustrations Physical properties Hands on practice

Preoperational Activities Cooperative groups. Learners actively participate. Respect is given to every member. Projects and questions interest and challenge students.

Preoperational Activities to foster the understanding of conservation: Clay Water Sand

Concrete Operational Activities Opportunities to understand abstract concepts: Discussions Puzzles Riddles Brainteasers

Concrete Operational Activities Visual aids and Hands on activities: 3 -D Models Timelines Charts

Concrete Operational Activities Opportunities to interact with objects: Science experiments Crafts Manipulative

Formal Operational Activities Continue using strategies used in the concrete operational stage. Use more sophisticated graphs and diagrams.

Formal Operational Activities Students need the opportunity to explore hypothetical situations.

Formal Operational Activities Students need to learn problem solving techniques. Essay questions

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