Presentation on Jean Piaget by Abdullah Saleem and Sheraz Anjum
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Jean Piaget was a Swiss developmental psychologist and philosopher known for his theory of cognitive development. He disagreed with the prevailing view that children are less competent thinkers, arguing instead that incorrect answers from children show their different ways of thinking. Piaget conducted detailed observational studies of children and designed simple tests to study their cognitive development. He identified four stages of development and proposed that children learn through assimilating new experiences into existing mental structures or accommodating their structures based on new information. Piaget's theory shifted the focus of education to understanding children's psychology and cognitive learning processes through active learning like plays and interactions, rather than just product of learning.
Presentation on Jean Piaget by Abdullah Saleem and Sheraz Anjum
- 1. Prepared by : Sheraz Anjum & Abdullah Saleem
- 2. 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
- 3. Available assumption : Children as less competent thinkers His disagreement: Children cannot be called less competent thinkers Incorrect answers show children’s different ways of thinking Started working on Child’s cognitive development Detailed observational studies Series of simple and intelligence based tests
- 4. Different way of thinking, basic mental structure, subsequent learning and knowledge is based on it, focus on development rather than learning, cognitive development is progressive and result of biological maturation and environmental experience 03 Basic Components 1. Schema: Building blocks of knowledge, each related to one aspect 2. 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.
- 5. 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.
- 6. 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.
- 7. Jean Piaget
- 8. 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
- 9. 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)
- 10. For Teachers
- 11. 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
- 12. Easy questions are more than welcome