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Part III. Chapter Nine. Early Childhood: Cognitive Development. Piaget and Vygotsky Children’s Theories Language Early-Childhood Education. Piaget and Vygotsky. Piaget: Preoperational Thinking Obstacles to Logical Operations Conservation and Logic Limitations of Piaget’s Research
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Part III Chapter Nine Early Childhood: Cognitive Development Piaget and Vygotsky Children’s Theories Language Early-Childhood Education
Piaget and Vygotsky • Piaget: Preoperational Thinking • Obstacles to Logical Operations • Conservation and Logic • Limitations of Piaget’s Research • Animism in Preoperational Thought
Piaget and Vygotsky • Vygotsky: Social Learning • Children and Mentors • Scaffolding • Language as a Tool
Children’s Theories • Theory-Theory • Theory of Mind • Belief and Reality: Understanding the Difference • Brain and Context
Language • The Vocabulary Explosion • Fast-Mapping • Words and the Limits of Logic • Acquiring Basic Grammar • Learning Two Languages • What Is the Goal? • Language Loss
Early-Childhood Education • Child-Centered Programs • Montessori Schools • Reggio Emilia • Teacher-Directed Programs
Early-Childhood Education • Intervention Programs • Head Start • Long-Term Gains from Intensive Programs • Other Government Programs • THINKING CRITICALLY: Costs and Benefits