Consider one or more of the following thoughts. Use them as a ‘spark’ to begin our conversation of how Piagetian Theroy influences teaching practice. Share your experiences – we are all ‘ears’.

Please post your responses to our group Discussion page by clicking here.

1. How has your understanding (whether consciously or sub-consciously) of Piagetian Theory influenced a specific lesson you have taught?

2. How would an understanding of Piagetian Theory have changed a lesson that you have taught?

3. Is Piaget’s theory on Cognitive Development something that you instinctively consider when planning a lesson? If so, why? If not, why?

4. Take a quiz on cognitive theory, courtesy of psychology.about.com

5. What are some weaknesses regarding assimilation, accommodation, and equilibrium?

6. Examine the following comic strip. What are some other examples of permanence you see in children?

7. Try our Piaget experiments found here . What do you think Piaget would say about these?