Piaget theory of Cognitive Development

Piaget theory of Cognitive Development

In Piaget theory of Cognitive Development, Piaget observed that children think in a different way from adults. Piaget put an idea that "Thought not only determines language, but also precedes it". Following are the brief of Piaget theory of Cognitive Development :- 

Piaget’s Cognitive Development 

Stages of Development by Piaget

a) Sensori –Motor Stage(birth- 2 years)

भारत में नदियों के किनारे बसे प्रमुख शहर / India me Nadiyon ke Kinare base Sahar - In Hindi

भारत में नदियों के किनारे पर बसे प्रमुख शहर / India me Nadiyon ke Kinare base Sahar

Riverside Cities in India

भारत में बहुत से शहर नदियों के किनारे बसे हैं ।  विभिन्न प्रतियोगी परीक्षायों के लिए, भारत में नदियों पर बसे प्रमुख शहर / India me Nadiyon ke Kinare base Sahar, Riverside Cities in India,  एक महत्वपूर्ण और स्कोरिंग विषय है। 

भारत में नदियों पर बसे प्रमुख शहर निम्नलिखित हें :-

शहर   - नदी   

अहमदाबाद - साबरमती  
अयोध्या - सरयू  

CTET Previous Years Questions on Motivation

10 Important Questions on Motivation for CTET and other TET Exams

1. To encourage children to put in efforts in their studies, teacher need to..........?

a) Control the child

b) Scold the child

c) Compare the child with others

d) Motivate the child

Learning Disabilities - for CTET and all other State TETs Exam Preparation

Learning Disability topic is important topic for CTET, UPTET, MPTET, HTET, UTET, CGTET and all other State TETs Exam Preparation. 

Learning disabilities are neuro-biological disability that affect one’s ability to listen, speak, think, write, read, problem solving.

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Few types of Learning disabilities are as follow:-

1. Dyslexia 

It is the disability with reading. Children face difficulty in recognition of word, letters and other symbols.

2. Dysgraphia 

Disability with writing, Difficulties with spelling, Poor handwriting, Problem in organizing ideas 

Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs - for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation

Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs

Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs also know as Maslow’s Theory of Motivation states that man’s behaviour is controlled by both internal and external motivational factors which he calls ‘needs’.

He described that some needs are more basic or more powerful than other and as the needs are satisfied, other higher needs emerge.

He classified needs into two categories:-

1.    Basic Needs

2.    Growth Needs

Motivation and Types of Motivation - for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation

Motivation and Types of Motivation - for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation

Motivation is a latin word derived from “motum”. It means to move/in-motion. It is internal energy force which makes a person to initiate any work, activity or sustain the activity.

According to Good “Motivation is the process of arriving, sustaining and regulating activity”.

According to MC Dougall “Motivation is physiological and psychological condition in the organism that disposes it to act in a certain way”

Motivation as a process or behavior refer to a reinforced, selective and goal directed behavior initiated and energized by a motive which aims to maintain balance and equilibrium of the person in relation to his environment by keeping his basic needs in the process of satisfaction.

CTET Previous Years Questions on Growth and Development - for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation

Dear readers, following are the CTET previous years questions with answers on Growth and Development. These questions are important for preparation of CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET exams.

1.          In which of the following stages do children become active members of their peer group?

a)    Adolescence

b)    Adulthood

c)    Early childhood

d)    Childhood

CTET Syllabus 2019 for Paper II (for classes VI to VIII) Elementary Stage

CTET Syllabus 2019

CTET Syllabus 2019 for Paper II (for classes VI to VIII) Elementary Stage

I.      Child Development and Pedagogy  - 30 Questions

a.    Child Development (Elementary School Child) - 15 Questions

·   Concept of development and its relationship with learning

·   Principles of the development of children

·   Influence of Heredity & Environment

·   Socialization processes: Social world & children (Teacher, Parents, Peers)

·   Piaget, Kohlberg and Vygotsky: constructs and critical perspectives

·   Concepts of child-centered and progressive education

CTET Detailed Syllabus 2019 for Paper II (for Class VI to VIII) Elementary Stage

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CTET Syllabus 2019 for Paper I (for classes I to V) Primary Stage

CTET Syllabus 2019

CTET Syllabus 2019 for Paper I (for classes I to V) Primary Stage

I.      Child Development and Pedagogy - 30 Questions

a.    Child Development (Primary School Child) - 15 Questions

·   Concept of development and its relationship with learning

·   Principles of the development of children

·   Influence of Heredity & Environment

·   Socialization processes: Social world & children (Teacher, Parents, Peers)

·   Piaget, Kohlberg and Vygotsky: constructs and critical perspectives

·   Concepts of child-centered and progressive education 

CTET Complete Syllabus 2019 for Paper I (for Class I to V) Primary Stage

Principles of Growth and Development - for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation

Principles of Growth and Development are important for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation. Following are the principles of Growth and Development:

1. Principle of Continuity

Development follows continuity. It starts with the birth and ends with the death. It is a continuous process in various dimensions.

2. Individual Differences

As no two individuals are same their habit, memory, creativity intelligence etc. differ from each other. So growth and development will also not be same and each will grow at his own unique rate.

Type of Development - for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation

Type of Development is important for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation. Following are the types of development:

1. Physical Development

This development in the life of child is most observable. This development can be easily recognized as it includes motor skills such as walking, jumping, painting, drawing etc. It depends on the health and nutritionist status. This development is also called maturation.

2. Cognitive or Mental Development

This development is related to mind, senses and intelligence of the child. It includes the development of reasoning, thinking, imagination, perception, creativity etc.

Stages of Child Development - for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation

Stages of Child Development is important topic for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation. Following are the various stages of child development:

Stage Name	Stage Period
1. Prenatal (pre-birth) Stage	From conception to birth
2. Infancy (Babies) Stage	From birth to 2 years
3. Childhood Stage a) Early Childhood (Toddlers/ pre-schoolers) b) Later Childhood (School age children)	From 3 to 12 years 3-5 years 6-12 years

Difference between Human Growth and Development - for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation

Growth and Development – both 2 terms are used interchangeably as synonymous. However there are following difference:

Difference between Human Growth and Development

Growth	Development
Growth is Narrow Concept – size, length, height, weight	Broader Concept –shape, form, structure i.e. improved working or functioning.
Quantitative Change	Quantitative and Qualitative both
Growth is purely used in physical sense	Development implies overall change