Constructivism -children are active learners, not

passive observers
SCHEMA the cognitive structure by which
individuals intellectually adapt to and organize their
environment.
-schemes change through

Ass
imilation: The process of interpreting new
experiences by incorporating them into existing
schemes.

Acc
omodation :The process of changing cognitive
structures in order to accept something from the
environment.
Process of Cognitive Development

Stages of Cognitive Development

childrens
schemes change over time

cognition
develops in stages, not gradually
each stage
builds on accomplishments of prior stage
Substages of Sensori-motor Stage
1st: (birth - 1 mo) innate
reflexes
2nd: (1-4 mo) primary
circular reactions
4th: (8-12 mo) goal directed
behavior, Coordination of reactions
5th: (12-18 mo) tertiary
circular
6th: (18-24 mo)
Symbolicrepresentation
KEY FEATURES OF THIS STAGE: