This work explores the psychological theory underlying methods of intervention in cognitive development. The authors, strive to show how the practical expression of such methods can lead to long-term gains in academic achievement in ordinary schools.
This work explores the psychological theory underlying methods of intervention in cognitive development. The authors, strive to show how the practical...
Andreas Demetriou Michael Shayer Anastasia Efklides
Piagetian theory was once considered able to describe the structure and development of human thought. As a result, it generated an enthusiasm that it could direct education to develop new teaching methods, particularly in science and mathematics. However, disillusionment with Piagetian theory came rather quickly because many of its structural and developmental assumptions appeared incongruent with empirical evidence.
In recent years several neo-Piagetian theories have been proposed which try to preserve the strengths of Piaget s theory, while eliminating its weaknesses. At the same time...
Piagetian theory was once considered able to describe the structure and development of human thought. As a result, it generated an enthusiasm that ...
