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Jean Piaget in Ann Arbor. Piaget's theory of cognitive development, or his genetic epistemology, is a comprehensive theory about the nature and development of human intelligence. It was originated by the Swiss developmental psychologist Jean Piaget (1896–1980).
Jean Piaget and Neuchâtel The site is maintained by the Institute of Psychology and Education, Neuchâtel University; Jean Piaget's 1931 essay "The Spirit of Solidarity in Children and International Cooperation" (re-published in the Spring 2011 issue of Schools: Studies in Education) Jean Piaget: A Most Outrageous Deception by Webster R. Callaway
Genetic epistemology or 'developmental theory of knowledge' is a study of the origins (genesis) of knowledge (epistemology) established by Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget. This theory opposes traditional epistemology and unites constructivism and structuralism .
Child education was among the psychological topics that Michel de Montaigne wrote about. [78] His essays On the Education of Children, On Pedantry, and On Experience explain the views he had on child education. [79]: 61 : 62 : 70 Some of his views on child education are still relevant today. [80]
Jean Piaget. Developmental psychologist, Jean Piaget, theorized that one's cognitive ability, or intelligence – defined as the ability to adapt to all aspects of reality – evolves through a series of four qualitatively distinct stages (the sensorimotor, pre-operational, concrete operational and formal operational stages). [5]
There are those who also cite the contribution of John Dewey such as his works on action research, which allows the construction of complex understanding of teaching and learning. [2] Dewey and Piaget researched childhood development and education; both were very influential in the development of informal education. Dewey's idea of influential ...
Bärbel Elisabeth Inhelder (15 April 1913 – 17 February 1997) was a Swiss psychologist most known for her work under psychologist and epistemologist Jean Piaget and their contributions toward child development. Born in St. Gallen, Switzerland, Inhelder initially showed interest in
Robert Mills Gagné (August 21, 1916 – April 28, 2002) was an American educational psychologist best known for his Conditions of Learning.He instructed during World War II when he worked with the Army Air Corps training pilots.