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learning_theories:stage_theory_of_cognitive_development [2011/03/21 09:47]
jpetrovic [Criticism]
learning_theories:stage_theory_of_cognitive_development [2011/04/08 16:11]
jpetrovic [General]
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 ===== General ===== ===== General =====
  
-Stage theory of cognitive development (also known as //​developmental stage theory//) was introduced by Swiss 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. It should also be used to adapt teaching methods to the current learner'​s development phase.+Stage theory of cognitive development (also known as //​developmental stage theory// or //genetic epistemology//) was introduced by Swiss child psychologist [[http://​www.piaget.org/​aboutPiaget.html|Jean Piaget]] in the 1950s. This theory 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?​ =====
  
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 Various criticisms of Piaget'​s work include: Various criticisms of Piaget'​s work include:
  
-  * **Oversimplification of stages**/​**underestimating abilities of children** - 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.
-  * **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**.   * **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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 ===== Bibliography ===== ===== Bibliography =====
  
-[[http://​penta.ufrgs.br/​edu/​telelab/​3/​piaget%27s.htm|Redes de Computadores e suas aplicações na Educação - Piaget'​s Stage Theory of Development.]]+[[http://​penta.ufrgs.br/​edu/​telelab/​3/​piaget%27s.htm|Redes de Computadores e suas aplicações na Educação - Piaget'​s Stage Theory of Development.]] ​Retrieved March 21, 2011.
  
-[[http://​honolulu.hawaii.edu/​intranet/​committees/​FacDevCom/​guidebk/​teachtip/​piaget.htm|University of Hawaii - Honululu Community Coledge - PIAGET'​S COGNITIVE STAGES.]]+[[http://​honolulu.hawaii.edu/​intranet/​committees/​FacDevCom/​guidebk/​teachtip/​piaget.htm|University of Hawaii - Honululu Community Coledge - PIAGET'​S COGNITIVE STAGES.]] ​Retrieved March 20, 2011.
  
-[[http://​www.learning-theories.com/​piagets-stage-theory-of-cognitive-development.html|Stage Theory of Cognitive Development (Piaget) at Learning Theories.]]+[[http://​www.learning-theories.com/​piagets-stage-theory-of-cognitive-development.html|Stage Theory of Cognitive Development (Piaget) at Learning Theories.]] ​Retrieved March 21, 2011.
  
-[[http://​ehlt.flinders.edu.au/​education/​DLiT/​2000/​Piaget/​begin.htm|Edwards,​ L., Hopgood, J., Rosenberg, K. and Kymberley Rush. Development,​ Learning and inclusive Teaching: Mental Development and Education.]]+[[http://​ehlt.flinders.edu.au/​education/​DLiT/​2000/​Piaget/​begin.htm|Edwards,​ L., Hopgood, J., Rosenberg, K. and Kymberley Rush. Development,​ Learning and inclusive Teaching: Mental Development and Education.]] ​Retrieved March 21, 2011.
  
-[[http://​projects.coe.uga.edu/​epltt/​index.php?​title=Piaget%27s_Stages|Wood,​ Kay C., Smith, H. and Daurice Grossniklaus. Piaget'​s Stages of Cognitive Development.]]+[[http://​projects.coe.uga.edu/​epltt/​index.php?​title=Piaget%27s_Stages|Wood,​ Kay C., Smith, H. and Daurice Grossniklaus. Piaget'​s Stages of Cognitive Development.]] ​Retrieved March 11, 2011.
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