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learning_theories:stage_theory_of_cognitive_development [2011/04/12 09:56]
jpetrovic [What is stage theory of cognitive development?]
learning_theories:stage_theory_of_cognitive_development [2011/04/12 10:06]
jpetrovic [What is stage theory of cognitive development?]
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   * **Formal-operational period** (11 to adolescence) : Piaget claims that the **final form of cognition** is reached in this stage. Abstract thinking capabilities in this stage are very similar to ones of adults. Individual at this stage is also capable of **hypothetical and deductive** but also **reflective and analytical reasoning skills**. This is supposed to be the final stage of cognitive development and although the knowledge base of an individual is still to be expanded, his thinking capabilities are now as strong as they would get.   * **Formal-operational period** (11 to adolescence) : Piaget claims that the **final form of cognition** is reached in this stage. Abstract thinking capabilities in this stage are very similar to ones of adults. Individual at this stage is also capable of **hypothetical and deductive** but also **reflective and analytical reasoning skills**. This is supposed to be the final stage of cognitive development and although the knowledge base of an individual is still to be expanded, his thinking capabilities are now as strong as they would get.
  
 +The importance of the Piaget'​s stage model are the constrains that stage of cognitive development sets on learning. These constrains mean that what can be learned depends on the current developmental stage. One should be taught to apply developed cognitive structures to new material, but to learn new strategies first the related cognitive structure has to evolve.
  
 +Piaget was also concerned with the instructional methodology where he was a proponent of:
  
 +  * Naturalism 
 +  * Constructivism
  
 ===== What is the practical meaning of stage theory of cognitive development?​ ===== ===== What is the practical meaning of stage theory of cognitive development?​ =====
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-The importance of the Piaget'​s stage model are the constrains that stage of cognitive development sets on learning. These constrains mean that what can be learned depends on the current developmental stage. One should be taught to apply developed cognitive structures to new material, but to learn new strategies first the related cognitive structure has to evolve. 
  
 Piaget'​s theory suggests that in order to make learning effective, learner'​s stage of the cognitive development needs to be taken into account. General suggestions for adopting teaching methods to the four stages of development are following: Piaget'​s theory suggests that in order to make learning effective, learner'​s stage of the cognitive development needs to be taken into account. General suggestions for adopting teaching methods to the four stages of development are following:
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