PERIODS OF CONCEPT

D E V E L O P M E N T. .

AMNA MOHAMMED
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 WHAT IS CONSTRUCTIVISM ?
Constructivism is first of all a theory of learning based on the
idea that knowledge is constructed by the knower based on
mental activity. Learners are considered to be active
organisms seeking meaning. Constructivism is founded on
the premise that, by reflecting on our experiences, we
construct our own understanding of the world consciously
we live in. Each of us generates our own "rules" and "mental
models," which we use to make sense of our experiences.
Learning, therefore, is simply the process of adjusting our
mental models to accommodate new experiences.
Constructions of meaning may initially bear little relationship
to reality (as in the naive theories of children), but will
become increasing more complex, differentiated and realistic
as time goes on .
 SENSORIMOTOR .
Age : from birth to about age 2 .

Described the first period :

*Children begin to learn about the world .

*Use all their sensory abilities such as :
touch, taste, sight, hearing and smell.
*Growing motor abilities to grasp, crawl,
stand, and eventually walk .
 PREOPERATIONAL .
Age : 2 to 7

Described the second period :

*Children begin to use concept terms

like : big and small (size), light and heavy
(weight), square and round (shape) .

*use language is one of the symbolic

behaviors that emerges during this
period .
 CONCRETE OPERATIONS .
Age : 7 to 11

Described the third period :

* Children will be able to mentally

manipulate groups that are presented by
number symbols with a real
understanding of what the mathematical
operations mean.
 FORMAL OPERATIONS .
Age : 11 through adulthood .

Described the final period :

children can learn to use the scientific

method independently :that is, they
learn to solve problems in a logical
and systematic manner .