Constructivism
Which theorists did not emphasize the principles of constructivism?
Pavlov
According to Piaget, during the sensorimotor stage, infants' behaviors lead them to develop
Object permanence
Which educational theorist proposed that intellectual development can best be understood
only in terms of the historical, cultural, and social contexts of a child's experience.
Vygotsky
In cognitive development, assimilation is best defined as
Fitting new knowledge into existing schemas.
Educational theorists are often linked to different learning theories. For example, Vygotsky
is linked to cognitive developmental theory, whereas, Piaget is linked to social
developmental theory. Is this true or false?
False
Another basic principle of Vygotsky's theory is that language plays a central role in a
child’s social development.
True
The teacher demonstrated to Kelly how to solve the math problem. Then the teacher
stepped back and offered support only as needed. This would best be described as
