Piaget Versus Vygotsky
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This posting compares and contrasts two theorists, Piaget and Vygotsky. It also includes classroom practicality.
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As you investigate the pros and cons for each theorist, please allow some of these brainstorming ideas to guide you:
Piaget Pros
-His belief that children possess an innate ability to make sense of their
environment. He believes that they are "natural" learners in terms of their inquisitive nature.
-The individual learns from first hand experience.
-Allows teachers to understanding students' thinking
-Allows teachers to match teaching to students' cognitive stages
Piaget Cons
-Since he believes in nature verses nurture, this premise does not always empower educators for their roles in facilitating the nurturing environment.
-His belief that learning is affected by genetics is not always true.
-His stage theory has some ...
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