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1) James is likely operating at the preoperational stage of Piaget's cognitive development theory. He believes hiding part of his body means he cannot be seen, demonstrating egocentrism. 2) Michelle is developing conservation skills. She is amazed that containers of the same height hold different amounts of sand, showing she does not yet understand the principle of conservation of quantity. 3) Those who understand symbolism in literature are likely operating at the formal operations stage, able to think abstractly. Those who struggle are likely at the preoperational stage, unable to see perspectives beyond literal interpretation.

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Asynchronous 3

1) James is likely operating at the preoperational stage of Piaget's cognitive development theory. He believes hiding part of his body means he cannot be seen, demonstrating egocentrism. 2) Michelle is developing conservation skills. She is amazed that containers of the same height hold different amounts of sand, showing she does not yet understand the principle of conservation of quantity. 3) Those who understand symbolism in literature are likely operating at the formal operations stage, able to think abstractly. Those who struggle are likely at the preoperational stage, unable to see perspectives beyond literal interpretation.

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ASYNCHRONOUS NO.

General Directions: Read the scenario and answer briefly (2-3 sentences only)

PART 1
Piaget’s Cognitive Constructivism Theory into Practice
Jennifer, James, and several of their classmates are playing hide-and-go-seek during
indoor recess one rainy day. Jennifer carefully conceals her entire body behind Mrs.
Johnson’s long smock. In contrast, James hides only his upper body behind a jacket
hanging on a hook. He giggles, sure that his classmates will never see him.
Q: Based on the information given above, at which of Piaget’s stages of cognitive
development is James most likely operating? Explain.

Piaget’s Cognitive Constructivism Theory into Practice


Mr. Jackson has a sand table in his kindergarten classroom. He provides his students with
many containers of different sizes and shapes to play with in the sand. He watches as his
students carefully pour sand from one container to another. One little girl, Michelle, seems
amazed when she pours sand back and forth between two containers. The sand always
fills up one container and only half-fills the other, yet the containers are the same height.
Q: Based on the information given above, what skill is Michelle most likely
developing? Explain.

Piaget’s Cognitive Constructivism Theory into Practice


Mr. Welby teaches high school English. He always asks his students to find the
symbolism in the great works of literature he assigns. Some students do this with relative
ease. For others it is a real struggle. Many are only able to parrot back what he has told
them in class.
Q.1: At which of Piaget’s stages are those who understand the symbolism in
literature likely operating?
Q.2: At which of Piaget’s stages are those who cannot understand the symbolism in
literature likely operating?

PART 2
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Reflection & Observation
Identify an experience in which a more competent person helped you learn something you
were unable to do alone.How did this person scaffold your learning?

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