Cognitive Development Theory Reporting in UCSP.pptx

Reporting in UCSP about Cognitive Development Theory

1. Cognitive Development Theory By Group 4

2. Introduction Socialization is an ongoing process where individuals acquire identities and skills through social interaction, guided by agents like social groups. It establishes identity, shapes behavior, and serves as a form of social control through coercion and language symbols.

3. There are different views when it comes to socialization, there’s that of Sigmund Freud, Jean Piaget, and etc. But let’s focus on Jean Piaget .

4. Jean Piaget is a sociologist who came up with the Cognitive Development Theory : “Socialization happens in different stages of our mind’s development , from infancy to adolescence or adulthood .”

5. Jean Piaget’s cognitive development theory is a comprehensive framework explaining how children actively construct their understanding of the world. The theory, developed in the mid-20th century, consists of four main stages, each characterized by distinct cognitive abilities and ways of thinking:

6. 1. Sensorimotor Stage (0-2 years ): - Infants explore the world through sensory perceptions and motor activities.   - Develop object permanence (understanding objects exist even when not seen).

7. 2. Preoperational Stage (2-7 years ): - Language development accelerates.   - Thinking is egocentric (difficulty understanding others’ perspectives).   - Symbolic thinking and imagination emerge

8. 3. Concrete Operational Stage (7-11 years): - Improved logical thought.   - Understands conservation (quantity remains the same despite changes in appearance).   - Grasps basic mathematical concepts.

9. 4. Formal Operational Stage (11 years and older): - Abstract and hypothetical thinking.   - Logical reasoning expands.   - Capacity for moral reasoning and understanding complex concepts.

10. Piaget emphasized that development is not solely influenced by maturation but also by interaction with the environment. He highlighted the importance of assimilation (fitting new information into existing mental structures) and accommodation (adjusting mental structures to accommodate new information).

11. Application of Theory According to Piaget, for children to learn effectively, it is better to allow them to experiment with situations by themselves. The process of manipulating symbols and finding answers to their own questions will help them learn better than by just being told what to do and how to do it.

12. Summary I n summary, Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory provides insights into how cognitive processes evolve across different life stages, influencing the way individuals socialize, internalize cultural norms, and navigate social interactions.