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He was a supporter of the constructivist theory.
constructivist theory
normative approach behaviourist approach nature theory social constructivist theory
Without getting into a discussion of all the elements of these theories the short answer deals with how each views development. Cognitive constructivist theorist's such as Piaget, saw development occurring in stages. This is referred to as discontinuous development. Constructivist see a change in what children can do as they mature, and that this change is qualitative. Information processing theory sees development as continuous. They see the difference in the way a child responds to the world, and the way an adult responds, as a matter of amount or complexity. This theory says that infants, toddlers, children, and adults respond to the world much the same.
Schools for Thought is a formal social constructivist program that utilizes elements of the Jasper Project, fostering a community of learners, and Computer Supported International Learning Environments.
The strength of Piaget's theory is in its experimental approach to a philosofical question; How does knowledge grow? His theory was developed considering a constructivist structuralism framework.
Are there elements in the theory that are untestable?
Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory
liberty, equality, freedom? forgot the third one :(
Comparative Advantage is the idea that one person/business/or area can offer a product at a better price than another. The key elements would be the social and economic impact of this theory.
key elements of scientific method
key elements of DNA structure