Chapter+2

= The Development of Cognition and Language = = =

= Chapter Objectives =
 * **Objective 2.1:** Describe development, and explain why understanding cognitive development is important for teachers.
 * **Objective 2.2:** Use concepts from Piaget's theory of intellectual development to explain both classroom and everyday events.
 * **Objective 2.3:** Use Vygotsky's sociocultural theory to explain how language, culture, and instructional support influence development.
 * **Objective 2.4:** Use theories of language development to explain language patterns in children.



What is Development?
Review, Practice & Enrichment - Objective 2.1 - Activity #1 Discussion - Indentifying Trends in Development

=Applying Piaget's Developmental Theory=

Activities and Applications
Video - Examining Learner Thinking: Piaget's Conservation Tasks

Discussion - Examining Learner Thinking: Piaget's Conservation Tasks

=** Vygotsky's Sociocultural View of Development**=

Review, Practice & Enrichment - Objective 2.3 - Activity #1
A Vygotskyan Perspective on Instructional Support

Review, Practice & Enrichment - Objective 2.3 - Activity #2
Scaffolding in the Zone of Proximal Development

=Language Development=

Review, Practice & Enrichment - Objective 2.4 - Activity #1
Applying Theoretical Explanations for Language Development

=Developmental Concepts Applied to Instruction=

Constructing Knowledge of Balance Beams
Video & Discussion - Building Teaching Skills and Dispositions - Part 1...Part 2...Part 3