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Child and Adolescent Development for Educators, 2/e
Judith Meece, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Student Study Guide by Nancy Defrates-Densch

Cognitive Development: Piaget's and Vygotsky's Theories

Chapter Outline

PIAGET'S THEORY OF COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

  • Key Concepts in Piaget's Theory
  • Stages of Cognitive Development
  • Limitations of Piaget's Theory
  • Educational Implications of Piaget's Theory

VYGOTSKY' THEORY OF COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

  • Key Concepts in Vygotsky's Theory
  • Contrasts between Piaget's and Vygotsky's Theories
  • Limitations of Vygotsky's Theory
  • Educational Contributions of Vygotsky's Theory

PUTTING PIAGET'S AND VYGOTSKY'S THEORIES TOGETHER