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Q.No.1
**Knowing theories & concepts of educational psychology enables a teacher to 25
manage class-environment better. Discuss.
Differentiate between theories presented by Vygotsky and Piaget. Choose the one 25
which makes more sense for you and argue why it is better than other to understand
learning process of student.
A student seemingly fine can be struggling with psychological issues. How can a
teacher monitor mental health of student and help them with it without intruding in
personal life.
Q.No.3
It is observed that most teachers suggest science subjects to students without knowing
aptinkde or that student. How can this practice effect the future of student and how
can a teacher guide student to understand his/her own ptotential?
Answers
Two of the most recognized cognitive psychologists, Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky, developed theories that addressed cognitive development and learning among children and adolescents. While there are similarities between the two theories, differences exist, and those differences are critical to the understanding and application of the theories in educational settings. This lesson will highlight those major differences.
Jean Piaget:
'My theory of cognitive development is comprehensive and is the only perspective that should be viewed as correct!'
Lev Vygotsky:
'I disagree. My theory of cognitive development is the obvious choice for explaining how a child learns and develops.'
Hmm, it appears that we have a difference of opinion here. There may be no right or wrong theory of cognitive development, but there are definitely differences between Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development and Lev Vygotksy's cultural-historical theory. This lesson will identify those similarities and differences.
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Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development described and explained the changes in logical thinking of children and adolescents. Piaget proposed that children proceed through four stages based on maturation and experience.
Piaget's theory is guided by assumptions of how learners interact with their environment and how they integrate new knowledge and information into existing knowledge. Briefly, he proposed that:
children are active learners who construct knowledge from their environments
they learn through assimilation and accommodation, and complex cognitive development occurs through equilibration
the interaction with physical and social environments is key for cognitive development
development occurs in stages
These assumptions are covered in more detail in another lesson.
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Vygotsky's Theory
Lev Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development, referred to as his cultural-historical theory, focused on the role of culture and social interactions. Vygotsky maintained that speech is a major psychological tool in the child's development of thinking. As children age and develop, their basic speech becomes more complex.
Vygotksy's theory is guided by six major assumptions:
children develop through informal and formal conversations with adults
the first few years of life are critical for development, as this is where thought and language become increasingly independent
complex mental activities begin as basic social activities
children can perform more difficult tasks with the help of a more advanced individual
tasks that are challenging promote cognitive development growth
play is important and allows children to stretch themselves cognitively
These assumptions are also covered in more detail in another lesson.
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