Transcript Jean Piaget’s Cognitive

Jean Piaget’s CognitiveDevelopment Theory
Cristina Pintor
Jean Piaget
(1896-1980)
 Swiss physiologist.
 Known for his epistemological studies
with children.
 Piaget was especially interested in
developmental psychology and studied
the different ways humans acquire,
retain and develop knowledge.
Cognitive Development Theory
 Piaget studied the development of children's
understanding, through observing them and talking
and listening to them while they worked on exercises
he set.
 He identified four stages in cognitive development.
Stages of Cognitive Development
Stage 1- Sensorimotor
(0-2)
 Child develop reflexes and
hand-eye coordination
 Rapid cognitive growth
 Extreme egocentrism
 Trial and error learning
 Object Permanence
Stage 2- Preoperational
(2-7)
 Learns to use
language.
 Represents objects by
images and words.
 Egocentric
 Display animism
Stage 3- Concrete Operational
(7-11)
 Beginning of logical thought.
 Apply logic to physical
objects.
 Less egocentric.
 Understanding of
conservation.
Stage 4- Formal Operational
(11+)
 Abstract thinking.
 Test hypotheses
systematically.
 Becomes concerned with
the future.
 Beginning of formal
systematic thinking.
Applications of Piaget’s theory
 How do I apply the
Cognitive
Development
Theory in my every
day teaching?
Sensorimotor Activities
Preoperational Activities
Use illustrative visuals to
help children understand
concepts.
 Artwork
 Illustrations
 Physical properties
 Hands on practice
Preoperational Activities
Cooperative groups.
 Learners actively
participate.
 Respect is given to every
member.
 Projects and questions
interest and challenge
students.
Preoperational Activities
Activities to foster the
understanding of
conservation:
 Clay
 Water
 Sand
Concrete Operational Activities
Opportunities to
understand abstract
concepts:
 Discussions
 Puzzles
 Riddles
 Brainteasers
Concrete Operational Activities
Visual aids and Hands on
activities:
 3-D Models
 Timelines
 Charts
Concrete Operational Activities
Opportunities to interact
with objects:
 Science experiments
 Crafts
 Manipulative
Formal Operational Activities
 Continue using strategies
used in the concrete
operational stage.
 Use more sophisticated
graphs and diagrams.
Formal Operational Activities
 Students need the opportunity
to explore hypothetical
situations.
Formal Operational Activities
 Students need to
learn problem
solving techniques.
 Essay questions
References
 Atherton J S (2011) Learning and Teaching; Piaget's developmental
theory [On-line: UK] retrieved 2 May 2013 from
http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/piaget.htm
 Huitt, W., & Hummel, J. (2003). Piaget's theory of cognitive
development. Educational Psychology Interactive. Valdosta, GA:
Valdosta State University. Retrieved May, 2013 from
http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/topics/cognition/piaget.html
 McLeod, S. A. (2010). Sensorimotor Stage - Object Permanence.
Retrieved from
http://www.simplypsychology.org/sensorimotor.html
References
 McLeod, S. A. (2010). Preoperational Stage - Egocentrism.
Retrieved from
http://www.simplypsychology.org/preoperational.html
 McLeod, S. A. (2009). Jean Piaget | Cognitive Theory.
Retrieved from
http://www.simplypsychology.org/piaget.html
 Society, JP (2013). Jean Piaget Society About Piaget.
Retrieved from: http://www.piaget.org/aboutPiaget.html