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--- learning_theories:stage_theory_of_cognitive_development [2011/02/04 09:57]
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 ===== Criticism =====
-Piaget's research methods were one of the main cause of criticism to his work, since he used a rather source sample composed of his own three children and children of
+Various criticisms of Piaget's work include:
+  * Oversimplification of stages - it has been shown that with help of training program children can learn some concepts even before reaching a particular stage. Piaget's stages are therefore not as distinct as he assumed.
+  * Overlooking the effects of the students' cultural and social groups - depending on social and cultural environment different aspects of childs development may be more or less valued than by Piaget.
+  * Unscientific methods - Piaget based his conclusions on observations of a rather small number of children who do not necessarily form a statistically representative sample.
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