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Essay / Analysis of Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
Often I couldn't find Keyson and when I looked he was in the bathroom cleaning. He would use anything that remotely resembles the cleaning products I use, and although I get annoyed sometimes, I quickly realize that he is just a model. He wants to clean the toilet bowl and sink like I do. Being exposed to Piaget (and Montessori and Vygotsky) opened my eyes to respecting children and I can understand that we must indeed give them the opportunity to express themselves and do everything they are capable of. My observations led me to realize that children are capable of learning a lot when they are stimulated by fascinating things and activities and given the necessary time, attention and guidance. “Children are capable of great concentration when surrounded by lots of interesting things. things to do and are given the time and freedom to do them” (Teaching English to Young Learners, p. 25). Moreover, this personal experience and this social experience cannot be