Piaget wrote many books and one which I found very interesting and worthy of review is Six Psychological Studies (1968). This book would be very beneficial to anyone looking to incorporate Piagetian theory in their research. I believe this book demonstrated his ability of making accessible his theory of cognition. It continues to be considered a cornerstone text in current research amongst a broad audience. Another psychologist Bruner reviewed Six Psychological Studies (1968) and stated: “[Piaget] has prevailed by providing a general conception of mind in growth that is so compelling that even in attacking it…one is inevitably influenced by it.” I believe this statement to highlight the influence of Piaget’s work and its ability to create movement and dialogue within the field of Child Development. The studies can, therefore, be seen as opportunities for further research in the areas of Child Development which even in current research still remains quite unexplored. In light of this, I believe Six Psychological Studies (1968) to be beneficial to a broad audience with the ability of continuing to serve as a foundation for future studies and pedagogical designs.
Piaget tends to be the theorist that I use as my "home base". Since he is the theorist that I am most familiar with, I have found that in this class in particular, I use his theory to better understand the other theorists. Because I understand most of the tenets of his theory, I can identify the ways in which other theorists differ from Piaget. I have definitely found other ideas within the other theories that resonate with my understanding of children but I have built my foundation upon Piaget's theories. I do feel that he has a glaring omission in the area of social interaction and the influence that it has on learning and this class has helped me identify some of the theorists that better explain the influence of social interaction on a child's development.
ReplyDeleteI think that you, MFaris, like many other theorists have good reason to use Piaget's studies as a foundation for your personal theoretical framework. I have found that the more you understand Piaget, the more well-rooted such a theoretical framework becomes. While there have been many great books which have helped me understand the richness of Piaget's theory, Thomas (2005) helped me understand why Piaget's thought was so influential and continues to guide and shape even contemporary theories. Thomas explains it as a theoretical base which promotes a solid methodological analysis, a descriptive overview of developmental stages, and a valuable starting point at examining cognitive development.
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ReplyDeletePiaget is unquestionably one of the most famous and influential theorists in the child development field. His work has highly infuenced our educational system and the development of many of children's programs. Although I agree with his theory and I consider it to be current and relevant, I wonder how has the critiques of the neo-piagetian move affected Piaget's credibility?
ReplyDeletePiaget's work has been so infused into education and child development that often I forget to credit terms and concepts with him. However, his stage theory is such a critical component and sets the groundwork for which many other theories developed.
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