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--- learning_theories:stage_theory_of_cognitive_development [2011/03/04 14:02]
jpetrovic [What is the practical meaning of stage theory of cognitive development?]
+++ learning_theories:stage_theory_of_cognitive_development [2011/03/21 09:57]
jpetrovic [Criticism]
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 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.
+  * **Oversimplification of stages**/**underestimating abilities of children** - it has been shown that in some cases children can learn some concepts even before reaching a particular stage. Piaget's stages are therefore **not as distinct** as he assumed.
-  * **Underestimating abilities of children**
-  * **Overlooking the effects of the students' cultural and social groups** - depending on social and cultural environment different aspects of child's development may be more or less valued than by Piaget.
   * **Unscientific method** - 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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