Sept 27th 2010
Today in EdPsych we were asked a question:
Of Piaget or Vygotsky, which theory resonates more with your personal inclinations? Why?
Well, I already ranted about Piaget and the issues I have with his theory, so, by deduction, I agree more with Vygotsky’s theory. Piaget says that language and social relations aren’t important in the development of cognitive skills. Piaget also believes that education just refines the cognitive skills that have already emerged. By comparison, Vygotsky suggests that language is a main tool of shaping thought. Also, Vygotsky believes that education plays a central role, that it helps children learn the tools of the culture. I would tend to agree with Vygotsky, I don’t think a child would develop properly without the influence of language and education. A child is not going to learn anything without being told what to do(language) or being shown what to do(education).
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