Piaget, Learning Theory, and Mental Imagery: Toward a Curriculum of Visual Thinking.

Greeson, Larry E.; Zigarmi, Drea

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Publication Date: 1985

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Piaget, Learning Theory, and Mental Imagery: Toward a Curriculum of Visual Thinking.

Greeson, Larry E.; Zigarmi, Drea

Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, v24 n1 p40-48 Sep 1985

Proposes guidelines for the development of a curriculum of visual thinking for early childhood education. Outlines suggestions derived from Piaget's theory and research as they apply to developing children's mental imagery skills in the school setting. Relates Piaget's findings to those of learning theory and "split brain" research. (MCF)

Descriptors: Cerebral Dominance, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education, Imagery, Learning Theories, Memory, Visual Stimuli, Visualization, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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