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Describe the importance to teachers of
understanding cognitive development. |
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Compare and contrast
maturation and learning. |
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Describe the
differences and similarities between theories classified as
continuous versus stage. |
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Describe the mechanisms
of cognitive development according to Piaget's theory.
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Describe the main
characteristics and accomplishments for each of Piaget's
stages. |
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Evaluate Piaget's
theory according to current research. |
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Give examples of
Piagetian or neo-Piagetian ideas for teaching. |
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Describe Vygotsky's
sociocultural theory of cognitive development. |
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Give examples of
internalization. |
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Describe the zone of
proximal development. |
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Describe scaffolding.
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What are the
implications for teaching using Vygotsky's theory?
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Describe the
information processing approach to cognitive development.
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Compare and contrast
the three major approaches of cognitive development.
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