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1) Review Karl
Drunker's problem solving process described in the module
on Gestalt theory.
Compare and contrast this model with Piaget's
description.
2) Divide a sheet of
paper into 4 parts, labeling each with the title of 1
stage of cognitive
development. Then, consider a topic that you have
some experience teaching. Consider
how you would approach teaching this concept to students
at each of Piaget's stages.
Focus on the qualitative differences in students, not the
quantitative ones.
3) Visit The Awesome Library
or some other lesson plan site. Choose a lesson
plan or
topic that is of interest to you. Modify the plan's
objectives and strategies so that you
can maintain similar objectives for students at the
pre-operational level, the concrete
operational level, and the formal operational
level.
Answer the following true/false questions
a) Intelligence is considered to be adaptation to the environment
b) The adaptation
and growth of biological systems provides the basis for
understanding
the development of intelligence.
c) Intelligence constructs the structure that is needs in order to interact with the environment.
d) Knowledge is
defined as the continuous interaction between the learner
and the
environment and the two cannot be separated.
e) Knowledge, because it is a process, is composed of only subjective elements.
f) The three factors
essential for cognitive growth are the physical
environment,
maturation, and equilibration.
By choosing "true" or "false," identify which of the following teacher activities are recommended by Piagetian theory.
a) Demonstrating the uses of Cuisenaire rods
b) Providing counter-examples for students to consider
c) Tailoring exercises for individual children
d) Implementing open-ended prediction questions
Match each of the following characteristics with the appropriate developmental period.
a) Thinking becomes
independent of perceptual cues
Sensorimotor
Preoperational
Concrete Operational
Formal Operational
b) Reasoning from
the hypothetical to the actual stuation begins
Sensorimotor Preoperational
Concrete Operational
Formal Operational
c) Qualitative identities (a=a) are established
Sensorimotor Preoperational Concrete Operational Formal Operational
d) Lack of awareness
of contradictory statements occurs frequently
Sensorimotor
Preoperational
Concrete Operational
Formal Operational
e) The concept of
object permanence is developed
Sensorimotor
Preoperational
Concrete Operational
Formal Operational
f) Thinking about life plans begins
Sensorimotor
Preoperational
Concrete Operational Formal Operational
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Read the following Gedanken. Once
complete, I encourage you to consider the variety of
issues that are raised, as well as the possible reasons
that the assignment is written the way it is. Once
you have crafted your response, e-mail me your response.
Gedanken While
on your long-delayed and much-deserved European vacation,
you come down with a cold. A local physician
recommends that you spend some time recuperating in the
Swiss Alps. You are staying at a quaint and charming spa.
The innkeeper is a dear, but you are bored out of your
skull.
One afternoon, you sneak out of your bed (you are supposed to be taking a nap!) and you explore the attic of the inn. It is a very dusty place, and it is obvious that no one goes there. Whilst rummaging around, you come upon a trunk. When you open the trunk, you are surprised to find a manuscript written in scientific French. Upon examination, the manuscript turns out to have been written by Piaget himself. It details the nature of his previously undiscovered fifth stage of cognitive development.
Briefly describe the nature of that new stage.
Hint: Remember that the key to Piaget's theory lies in the qualitative difference among various age groups. As you consider a fifth stage, think about how you believe adults are qualitatively different than adolescents. Additionally, as you are writing, you will want to remember that I will be looking for indications that you understand the nature of Piaget's theory, not just an objective description of the stages.
Alternative 2
Various theorists have applied Piaget's ideas in a wide variety of practice settings. There are teachers, counselors, authors, and policy makers of all types who use Piagetian ideas to accomplish their work. Choose a specific setting (a classroom may be easiest) and a general topic. Design a series of lessons to teach the general concept(s) to children at the pre-operational level, concrete operational level, and formal operational level. Be sure to include for each level specific information about the learning goals and intervention strategies planned. Also, in your writing, be sure to include enough information about Piagetian theory to demonstrate your knowledge of the reasons the chosen activities and learning goals are appropriate choices for the developmental group being addressed.
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