Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
Students critically evaluate Piaget's stages of cognitive development and his concepts of assimilation and accommodation. They will explore the implications for educational practice.
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Students critically evaluate Piaget's stages of cognitive development and his concepts of assimilation and accommodation. They will explore the implications for educational practice.
Key Questions
- What are Piaget's four stages of development?
- How do children adapt their schemas?
- Is Piaget's theory still relevant today?
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