Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development was based on his construct of cognitive structure.13,66,67,75 By cognitive structure, Piaget meant patterns of physical/mental action underlying acts of intelligence. He also called these structures cognitive schema. The schema are used to interpret info...
Furthermore, Piagetian stage theory has been drawn upon to inform science curriculum design and sequencing (Science Curriculum Improvement Study, USA; Cognitive Acceleration through Science Education, UK). Various criticisms of the use of Piagetian theory in science education have been advanced. Driver...
The Genevan view, by emphasizing semantic coding through automatic processes, is contrasted with Baddeley's theory of memory, with its emphasis on perceptual coding and conscious control processes to retain information. Theoretical questions, such as the different degrees of schematic integration present...
The Genevan view, by emphasizing semantic coding through automatic processes, is contrasted with Baddeley's theory of memory, with its emphasis on perceptual coding and conscious control processes to retain information. Theoretical questions, such as the different degrees of schematic integration present...