Child Development & Pedagogy
Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
Child Development & Pedagogy
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6 topics
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What this chapter covers
The 6 topics below make up Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development in the CTET syllabus. Open any topic for notes, solved examples and a practice MCQ test.
1Schema, Assimilation & Accommodation
2Sensorimotor Stage
3Preoperational Stage
4Concrete Operational Stage
5Formal Operational Stage
6Classroom Implications & Critique
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Key Concepts — Quick Reference
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The four stages (memorise the ages cold)
| Sensorimotor | 0–2 yrs · senses & action · object permanence |
|---|---|
| Preoperational | 2–7 yrs · symbols & language · egocentrism, no conservation |
| Concrete Operational | 7–11 yrs · logic on concrete things · conservation, reversibility |
| Formal Operational | 11+ yrs · abstract & hypothetical reasoning |
How thinking changes
| Schema | A mental framework for organising knowledge |
|---|---|
| Assimilation | Fit new information INTO an existing schema |
| Accommodation | CHANGE the schema to fit new information |
| Equilibration | The drive to balance assimilation & accommodation |