TERM 1
Piaget constructivist approach
DEFINITION 1
Children discover all knowledge about their world through
their own activity.
TERM 2
3 basic characteristics of Piagets
approach
DEFINITION 2
1:General Theory: All aspects of cognition change in an
integrated fashion, following a similar course2:Invariant:
Stages occur in a fixed order, and no stage can be
skipped3:Universal: Stages are assumed to characterize
children everywhere
TERM 3
1:Piaget- Sensorimotor
DEFINITION 3
Age: 0-2 years old.Children explore world through senses.
Not much mental thought.
TERM 4
Object Permanence- Sensorimotor stage
DEFINITION 4
Knowing something exists out of sight.Children lack this until
about 8 months of age. "Out of sight, out of mind"
TERM 5
Hiding Taks- Sensorimotor stage
DEFINITION 5
Cover up blue monkeyIf child searches for it= object
permanenceIf child doesn't search for it=lacking object
permanenceLimitations: Children might not have enough
motivation, or haven't developed coordination skills to lift the
blanket.
