Cognitive Development

Module Objectives

In this module you will:

    1. Explore cognitive development in young children
    2. Examine theories of cognitive learning

Activity #1: Handout

Complete this handout as you read and watch:

    1. VLS (2013) Cognitive Development
    2. Preschoolers: Cognitive Development
    3. Read Reich-Shapiro (2018) Piaget OR watch Piaget’s Stage Theory of Cognitive Development
    4. Read Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory OR watch  Vygotsky’s Theory of Cognitive Development

Cognitive Development in Young Children

Link to VLS (2013) Cognitive Development

VLS Intro to Cognitive Devt

 

Watch Preschoolers: Cognitive Development, this video is located in the BMCC’s library  Academic Online Video: Premium video database, follow there directions and/ or these video instructions to locate the video.

Theories of Cognitive Learning

You have the option of reading about Piaget or watching a video about his theory; complete which you prefer.

Link to Reich-Shapiro (2018) Piaget

ReichShapiro (2018) Piaget

 

Watch Piaget’s Stage Theory of Cognitive Development

 

You have the option of reading about Vygotsky or watching a video about his theory; complete which you prefer.

Link to Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory 

Vygotsky Rev

 

Video:  Vygotsky’s Theory of Cognitive Development in Social Relationships — stop the video at 4:15 mark

 

Activity #2: Upload Completed  Handout

Upload your completed Handout to Blackboard, in ‘Assignments’ under ‘Cognitive Development Handout’.

Play & Cognitive Power Point

Play & Cognitive Development

Link to Play & Cognitive  Power Point