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The document outlines a psychology lesson plan on the cognitive perspective and Piaget's theory of cognitive development. It introduces Piaget's major stages of development and how students will learn about the theory through a video presentation and class discussion led by the teacher. Students will demonstrate their understanding by completing an assessment worksheet on the stages of development. The overarching goal is for students to understand theoretical frameworks of lifespan development and how that shapes views of human growth.

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Lesson 3

The document outlines a psychology lesson plan on the cognitive perspective and Piaget's theory of cognitive development. It introduces Piaget's major stages of development and how students will learn about the theory through a video presentation and class discussion led by the teacher. Students will demonstrate their understanding by completing an assessment worksheet on the stages of development. The overarching goal is for students to understand theoretical frameworks of lifespan development and how that shapes views of human growth.

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Psychology, Grades 9-12

Life Span Development Unit


Lesson: The Cognitive Perspective
Objectives:
1. Student can define the major characteristics of the Cognitive Perspective.
2. Student can Piagets Theory of Cognitive Development.
3. Student can apply Piagets theory to real world examples.
Overarching Essential Question (student should be able to address this after completing the
entire unit):
Why is it important to understand the major theoretical frameworks of life span development; how can this
understanding shape each students views on development?
Essential Question:
What characteristics define the Cognitive Perspective?
Focus Question:
What are the major pieces of Piagets Theory?
Learning Methodology:
1. Students will view PsychBytes presentation in order to gain a basic knowledge of the theory, and
its components.
2. As a class, we will go over this theory, with teacher reinforcement to ensure complete
understanding.
Assessments:
1. After each unit, students will be asked to respond to a simple poll indicating whether or not they
feel they have a good grasp of the material. The poll is not graded, rather used as a gauge to see
how effective each unit is.
2. Individually, students will examine Piagets theory. They will complete the Stages of Development
worksheet.

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