DESCRIPTIVE MAP

DESCRIPTIVE MAP

1. Jean Piaget

   • Switzerland Cognitive theory The first “cognitive” theory, developed by Jean Piaget beginning about 1920. Piaget observed and described children at different ages. His theory is very broad, from birth through adolescence, and includes concepts of language, scientific reasoning, moral development, and memory. Piaget’s Assumptions About Children Children construct their own knowledge in response to their experiences. Children learn many things on their won without the intervention of older children or adults. Children are intrinsically motivated to lean and do not need rewards from adults to motivate learning. Piaget’s Stages Sensorimotor stage (birth to 2 years) Preoperational stage (2 to 7 years) – Knowledge is represented by language, mental imagery, and symbolic thought. Piaget’ s Stages Sensorimotor stage (birth to 2 years) Preoperational stage (2 to 7 years) Concrete operational stage (7 to 12 years) – Children can reason logically about concrete objects and events.