Constructivism 2

Constructivism -children are active learners, not passive observersSCHEMA – the cognitive structure by which individuals intellectually adapt to and organize their environment.-schemes change through– Assimilation: The process of interpreting new experiences by

incorporating them into existing schemes. – Accomodation :The process of changing cognitive structures in

order to accept something from the environment.Process of Cognitive Development• Stages of Cognitive Development

• children’s schemes change over time • cognition develops in stages, not gradually• each stage builds on accomplishments of prior stage

Substages of Sensori-motor Stage – 1st: (birth - 1 mo) innate reflexes– 2nd: (1-4 mo) primary circular reactions– 4th: (8-12 mo) goal directed behavior, Coordination of reactions– 5th: (12-18 mo) tertiary circular– 6th: (18-24 mo ) Symbolicrepresentation

KEY FEATURES OF THIS STAGE: