Neo-Piagetian Theories of Cognitive Development: Implications and Applications for Education - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0415054710 ISBN 13 : 9780415054713

Editeur : Routledge, 1992

Synopsis

Piagetian theory was once considered able to describe the structure of development of human thought. As a result, it generated an enthusiasm that it could direct education to develop new teaching methods, particularly in science and mathematics. However, disillusionment with Piagetian theory came rather quickly because many of its structural and developmental assumptions appeared incongruent with empirical evidence. In recent years several neo-Piagetian theories have been proposed which try to preserve the strengths of Piaget's theory, while eliminating its weaknesses. At the same time several other models have been advanced originating from different epistemological traditions, such as cognitive/differential psychology or socio-historical approaches. "Neo-Piagetian Theories of Cognitive Development" is unique in representing most of these theories and traditions. Specifically, the authors focus their work on the educational implications of their research. The chapters are organized in three parts: the first part presents a general model of cognitive development and discusses its implications for different aspects of education; the second part is devoted to learning and cognitive analysis.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Educationalists espoused Piaget's theory of cognitive development with enthusiasm in the late 1960's. Since then however, Piaget's models have been widely criticised and have fallen out of favour. The Neo-Piagetians, as they have been dubbed, attempt to preserve the best of traditional Piagetian ideas and combine them with the results of recent empirical research. In this collection, an international array of the world's leading scholars show how new research and diverse research traditions can be reconciled with many of Piaget's models to provide useful insights into many of the problems faced by researchers in educational settings.

Biographie de l'auteur

Andreas Demetriou is Professor of Developmental Psychology at the Aristolian University of Thessaloniki; Michael Shayer is Lecturer in Psychology at King's College, University of London; Anastasia Efklides is Professor of Psychology at the Aristolian University of Thessaloniki.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Routledge
• Date d'édition: 1992
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0415054710
• ISBN 13: 9780415054713
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 272
• Éditeur: Demetriou Andreas, Etc., Shayer Michael
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible