Edu. 372 DQ2

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Cognitive Development Learning Theories

Have you ever wondered how students learn? Well, there are many learning theorists that have proposed the process in which one acquires new knowledge and each one significantly contributes to the process of cognitive development. Read Chapter 2 of our text to gain a greater understanding of cognitive development that provides teachers with the knowledge of creating developmentally appropriate practices in the classroom. In analyzing the implications of cognitive development on student learning, choose one of the following questions:

       a.    Describe Piaget’s answers for the primary biological questions he asked: How do children adapt? How can
              development be classified? Next, share whether or not you agree with Piaget. Then, describe the value for teachers
              in understanding Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development. Apply this to your own role as a future educator.

       b.   Give an example of what is meant by Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development (ZPD). Explain how your example
              fully illustrates your understanding of ZPD. Also, describe at least two educational implications of this concept. Use
              the concept of scaffolding in your answer.

Book: Psychology in Education by Guy Lefrancois

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