A review on the neo-piagetian theory of cognitive development
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2019
Authors
Sevinç, Gülşah
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Ankara Üniversitesi
Abstract
The main objective of this study is to provide a review on the postulates of Neo-Piagetian
theorists who provided answers to the criticism aimed at the theoretical perspective of Piaget
in terms of cognitive development as they worked to eliminate the weaknesses associated with
that theory. This study includes the perspectives of Neo-Piagetian theorists such as Robbie
Case, Juan Pascual-Leone and Andreas Demetriou as they came up with their ways of making
up for the criticism aimed at the basic elements of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development.
The perspectives of Neo-Piagetians such as Kurt Fischer, Michael Lamport Commons, Kurt W.
Fischer and Michael Lamport Commons are also provided. This review discusses the
contribution of these theorists to developmental and educational psychology. The studies
conducted by Neo-Piagetian theorists not only offers favourable solutions for the educators
while preparing training programs for children, but also provides valuable data for the
development of assessment tools for students. They are also of high importance in that they
provide information about the way a more effective learning is performed and elucidate the
learning process in cases where special education is necessary.
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Neo-Piagetian, Demetriou, Pascual-Leone