Basics of Jean Piagets Theories

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Basics ofJean Piagets Theories
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Types of Knowledge

• The idea of multiple types of knowledge/
  intelligences was later expanded by a
  psychologist named Howard Gardner.
• According to Gardners theory, there are seven
  types of intelligences.
• We all possess each intelligence however, every
  person has four dominant intelligences.
• To determine your dominant intelligences, visit
  http//www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/clie
  nt_ftp/ks3/ict/multiple_int/questions/choose_lang.
  cfm

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Discussion Questions

• Were you surprised by your dominant
  intelligences? Why do you think that is?
• What implications will knowing this theory have
  on your teaching?
• What are some difficulties you might have in
  implementing this theory in your learning
  environment?

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Stages of Development

• The last stage, formal operations, has received
  the most criticism.
• Research indicates that there is a great range in
  cultural and individual differences which affect
  at what age humans enter the final stage.
• And even individuals who demonstrate the capacity
  for formal operations, may only use it
  selectively (usually in areas of their lives
  where they are experts)
• For example, an experienced chess player may use
  formal operations when playing chess however,
  they will not use it in all thinking.
• It has been suggested that Piaget underestimated
  how much effort, energy and knowledge is needed
  to use formal operations.

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Piaget WebQuest

• This is a short WebQuest which outlines clearly
  Piagets Theory of Development
• http//pt3.nl.edu/saleredgingtonwebquest.pdf

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Piaget in Action

• Piaget Meets Natalie
• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vIdqYkM53RzU
• Piaget Classification
• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vSdlNjttovC8
• Preoperational Experiments
• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vd_trtZ5Xkp4

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Discussion Questions

• What are your ideas on the Stages of Development
  theory? Can you see evidence of it in the videos?
• Do you think that children move from stage to
  stage as a result of their biology (nature) or
  their environment (nurture)?
• Do you think that the formal operations stage is
  a realistic expectation at the age of 11?