Piaget's theory: Summary of cognitive development

Opinions about theory of jean Piaget t "Cognitive development":
 
"Piaget (1972) believes that children's thinking develops according to the stages or period-the period of the growing complex. According to Piaget's theory of stages, each individual will go through a series of qualitative changes that are invariant, is always fixed, not jump or go back. This qualitative change occurs because the biological pressure to adjust to the environment as well as the organizing structure of thinking. To demonstrate the cognitive structure underlying patterns of behavior that is organized, Piaget used the term schema and adaptation ".

The Objectives and goals of child development

Children in the 21st century will experience the challenge that was never imagined before. Rapid changes occur in every aspect of life. Skills and facts derived from pre-technology era will not be able to prepare children in the world of the future. The rapid and extensive changes require constant adjustment and careful. To face future challenges, we must prepare them to be lifelong learners. Important program designed to prepare children in the new world.

The role of teacher in realizing the individualization of learning experiences for children

The teacher laid the foundation for children so that they when mature have the ability in life skills, success, and have a role for the environment. The best way is to apply the play to appreciate the differing interests of each child, is called the process of individualization.

The process of individualization in the stages achieved by respecting each child's development and planning a series of activities that are appropriate to ensure their successful experience of each child. The ability of teachers in the process of individuation includes knowledge of child development that includes health, physical growth, mental and thinking abilities a customized to the stages of development, advantages and needs of each child with learning activities. If this matching can be achieved, will result in children who have the ability and

Progressive education by John Dewey

John Dewey, who was known as the father of progressive education, emphasizing that education is seen as a lifelong process, not a preparation for the future. Dewey (1938) argues that education as a preparation for adulthood life "deny the existence of excitement and curiosity found in the child brought to school and divert the focus of teaching should be directed to the interests and abilities are now real - have real students, become on the assumption - an abstract notion about things - things that maybe they want to accomplish in the future ".

The methodology in accordance with the stages of child development

The methodology in accordance with the stages of child development is a methodology which is based on knowledge of child development. All children develop through common developmental stages, but at the same time, each child is unique individual human being, the teacher must know the typical growth and development of children in order to provide a range of materials and learning activities are real. The teachers also have to look at and listen to the difference between skills and specific interests of children the same age (Seefeldt, 1994: Bredekamp, 1993).

The role of families in developing early childhood

Because the child enters school has experienced a variety of experiences that support them in accordance with the school context.

One of the most influential factor in the readiness of children entering school is often caused by home and family environment, which has provided experience in children during early childhood. Home environment has a strong influence on the children of academic success.

Theoretical framework approach to early childhood education

In the field of early childhood education, there are two fundamental approaches to teaching children aged between three to six years: behavioral approach and development approach.

Behavioral approach assumes that concepts are not derived from the inner child and do not develop spontaneously. These concepts must be inculcated in children and absorbed by the child. Classes are embracing the concept of this behavior using teacher-centered teaching. Children are expected to have special skills through exercises given by the teacher. Teachers always give specific information, and expect children to be able to remember and memorize. The correct response will be given a compliment, while wrong answers will get a penalty.