Piaget and Education: Aspects of a Theory.

Jacob, Saied H.

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Publication Date: 1982

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Piaget and Education: Aspects of a Theory.

Jacob, Saied H.

Educational Forum, v46 n3 p265-81 Spr 1982

Piaget's theory of cognitive motivation is examined. Other Piagetian theories are also explored: the distinction between figurative and operative aspects of knowledge, and passivity versus activity. A limited set of implications of Piaget's theory and description of intellectual development for methods of active education are discussed. (CT)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Educational Theories, Intellectual Development, Knowledge Level, Learning Motivation, Teaching Methods

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Language: English

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