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- | Stage theory of cognitive development (also known as //developmental stage theory//) was introduced by child psychologist [[http://www.piaget.org/aboutPiaget.html|Jean Piaget]] in 1950s. This theory describes **cognitive development in context of age**. | + | Stage theory of cognitive development (also known as //developmental stage theory//) was introduced by child psychologist [[http://www.piaget.org/aboutPiaget.html|Jean Piaget]] in 1950s. This theory describes **cognitive development in context of age**. This is not a learning theory, yet it describes development of thought processes which are key to understanding of learning. |
===== What is stage theory of cognitive development? ===== | ===== What is stage theory of cognitive development? ===== | ||