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Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development (6:55)

Piaget’s cognitive-developmental theory of learning is a theoretical perspective proposing that children’s thinking processes change in significant qualitative ways with age and experience. 

The video below introduces this perspective.

Module Learning Outcome(s)

• Explain foundational concepts and applications of Piagetian and Neo-Piagetian theories and their implications for classroom practices and experiences.

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Step 1. Compose Parent Post

Please organize your Parent Post into the following two headings:

Part 1: Integrating the Content. Choose one of the following prompts:

• Option 1: Piaget was influential in the field of cognitive development.

1. (1 paragraph) Describe two ways in which students in Piaget’s formal operations stage are likely to think differently from those in the concrete operations stage. Illustrate each characteristic with a concrete example of how students in each of the two stages might think or behave.
2. (1 paragraph) Although Piaget was influential to the field, new research examining cognitive development has suggested findings that are not consistent with Piaget’s theory. Use such findings to describe two weaknesses of Piaget’s theory. Include specific examples.

Part 2: Question for Peers. Compose 1-2 questions for your peers. These questions can be specifically about an aspect of your Discussion Post or related to additional concepts addressed in this module.