How do piagets and vygotskys theories differ

Focused little on language as a tool of cognitive development. Strong focus on language as a tool of cognitive development. Believed that language is driven by thought. Believed that thought is driven by language. Believed that children are born with innate elementary functions. Believed that children learn independently.

Believed that children depend on social interaction to learn zone of proximal development. Believed that the child takes on the role of scientist. Believed that the child takes on the role of apprentice. Believed that development is the same in every child. Believed that development varies depending on cultural differences.

Both theories focused on cognitive development. Children can listen to a story, prior to knowing how to read, and be guided through the process of evaluating and analyzing events, characters, motives, themes, etc. They do not need to spend hours on worksheets practicing word families and consonant blends or basic comprehension questions before they can hear, enjoy, and discuss a story critically if they have sufficient guidance and support from a MKO.

Unfortunately, children from impoverished backgrounds and English Language Learners are often condemned to worksheet purgatory instead of being assisted to develop the higher order thinking skills they need to be successful in school. Additionally, this relegates them to the least engaging aspects of education rather than provide them with hands-on, engaging activities that stimulate still more learning. Our next journal post will discuss the links among all three of these areas.

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Education: Section One Pespectives. Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive Development. Piaget recognises how children meet the demands of their environment Children's cognitive abilities develop in a sequence and particular abilities develop at certain stages.