1. Group Magnifiget feat. Abiel C., Chris Y., Freddy G. & Robers M.
Piaget Theories
Group Magnifiget feat. Abiel C., Chris Y., Freddy G. & Robers M.

2. Intro

3. Sensorimotor Stage (Birth to 2 years old)
Birth to age 2
Infants and toddlers acquire new information through sensory experiences and manipulating objects.
An important element is the development of the concept of object permanence.
Object permanence: The concept that objects continue to exist even when they are not visible.
When this concept is developed, infants and toddlers can then attach names and words to objects.

4. Preoperational Stage (Ages 2 to 4)
Difficulty with abstractions
Needs concrete examples of situations
Objects are classified in simple ways.
Use of symbols starts burgeoning. Ex: Broom = Horsey during playtime
Egocentrism: World is the immediate, and the experienced. The “Mine!” Stage
Difficulty with conservation.
Different sizes v. Same volume

5. Concrete Operations (Ages 7 to 11)
Piaget thought this stage was a major turning point in the child’s growth/development since it’s where the child began logical or operational thought processes. Which meant that:
They could solve and work things out internally rather than seeking a real world scenario to try it out
They’re able to conserve numbers, masses, and weight.
As we mentioned earlier, that’s the understanding of something remaining constant though it isn’t present in appearance.

6. Formal Operations (Ages 11-15)
This stage is marked by abstract thought as well as hypothetical reasoning. The ability to use logic to create solutions to problems fully develops. This stage begins at age 12 and persists until adulthood. Younger children tend to think concretely relying on previous experiences, while children in this stage of cognitive development begin to think abstractly, considering the possible outcomes and consequences of actions. The use of trial and error common in previous stages is replaced with methodical and systemic approaches to problems. Children begin to ponder “what if” scenarios and may find multiple ways to solve one problem.
Piaget tested his hypothesis on the formal operational stage by asking children where they would place a third eye. Younger children all said in the middle of their forehead while the children in the formal operational stage came up with more creative abstract ideas such as placing it on their hand to see around corners.

7. Activity
Based on the four stages discussed, within your groups, take about 3-4 minutes to discuss potential issues that can arise in classrooms, that may be attributed to a cognitive developmental issue.
When you are done you will pick a presenter to present your findings.