What is a Piagetian educator trying to achieve?
Be certain to explain how the activities described flow from Piagets theory. (You may discuss any grade level or subject matter you wish. If you wish to discuss other than a school situation, check with the instructor.) An elementary example of a classroom activity based upon Piagetian principles might be playing Duck, Duck, Goose in kindergarten. This activity exemplifies movement within the early stages of concrete mental development. It is here that children begin to apply reason and logic to actions and the environment. By playing this game, children learn fundamental principles of causation (action and reaction) and consequence. Children begin to move mentally in space, understand hierarchy, move mentally in time, and consider two aspects of a physical problem simultaneously. Piaget talks about play as a fundamental component in child development. This game, though simple in nature, causes children to interact with one another socially, think logically about each step in the game,
