Prepared by :

Sheraz Anjum & Abdullah Saleem

Born in Switzerland (1896-1980)

Developmental Psychologist & Philosopher,

Influences: Immanual Kant & Baldwin

Influenced: Jerome Bruner & Lev Vygotsky

Known for: Theory of Cognitive Development

& Genetic Epistemology

His area of interest:

Wrong answers of children to the logical questions

Available assumption :

Children as less competent thinkers

His disagreement:Children cannot be called less

competent thinkersIncorrect answers show children’s

different ways of thinkingStarted working on Child’s cognitive

developmentDetailed observational studiesSeries of simple and intelligence

based tests

Different way of thinking, basic mental structure,subsequent learning and knowledge is based on it, focuson development rather than learning, cognitivedevelopment is progressive and result of biologicalmaturation and environmental experience

03 Basic Components1. Schema: Building blocks of knowledge, each related to one

aspect2. Adaptation:

i. Assimilation: Existing schema to deal with new situations.

ii. Accommodation: Modification of existing schema

iii. Equilibrium: When existing schemas can work

3. Stages of Development: 04 stages, same order is followed.

Later researcher applied his theory on teaching. It led British Govt to review primary education in

1966. It led to re-designing of primary curriculum Focus on children’s thinking, not just its product Children’s self-initiated, active involvement in

learning activities Presentation of ready made knowledge was de-

emphasized Making children adult-like in thinking was de-

emphasized Acceptance of individual differences in

developmental progress.

Children Psychology

Education

Assumptions

Children learn through experiments

children learn best through doing and actively exploring

Children are innately curious and motivated to learn, whether or not they receive external rewards and encouragement.

Jean Piaget

ROLE PLAYED CHILDREN PSYCHOLOGY

ROLE PLAYED IN

EDUCATION

Shifted focus to children

psychology

Understanding of cognitive

development

Focus on learning process

rather than end product of it.

Importance of active

learning

Focus on peer work and

learning through interaction

Learning through plays and

visual aid

The High/Scope curriculum model(1960)

Designed for preschool-age children children develop logicomathematical

(ordering)and spatiotemporal (rational concepts) understandings

Free choice-time activities - reflection

Other pedagogical techniques

Anchored Instruction ( Developed to help children learn through thinking about situations critically)

Microwords (Students use a computer-based environment to learn)

Symbol Pads ( Manipulations of symbols and language; word-processors, drawing programs, index cards)

For Teachers

Understanding Piaget Theory can make

you more effective teacher . Simple

objects like pencils and shoes can open

new horizons of learning for a child.

Teachers can use a variety of visual aid

and imagery to accelerate the little

scientist’s process of ASSIMILATION

ACCOMODATION & EQUILIBRIUM

Easy questions are more than welcome