Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in developmental psychology, particularly for his theory of cognitive development. His work laid the foundation for understanding how children develop thinking abilities. Below is a summary of key references regarding Piaget's theory, along with notable works that elaborate on his ideas:
Key References and Works by Jean Piaget:
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"The Origins of Intelligence in Children"
- Piaget, J. (1952). New York: International Universities Press.
This book details Piaget's findings on how children develop cognitive abilities, particularly in the realm of problem-solving and symbol use.
- Piaget, J. (1952). New York: International Universities Press.
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"The Construction of Reality in the Child"
- Piaget, J. (1954). New York: Basic Books.
This work explores how children come to understand the world around them and construct their reality based on experiences.
- Piaget, J. (1954). New York: Basic Books.
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"The Child's Conception of Number"
- Piaget, J. (1952). New York: Humanities Press.
This book discusses the cognitive development of numerical understanding in children.
- Piaget, J. (1952). New York: Humanities Press.
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"The Child's Conception of Space"
- Piaget, J. (1956). London: Routledge & Kegan Paul.
Here, Piaget studies how children perceive and understand space and spatial relationships.
- Piaget, J. (1956). London: Routledge & Kegan Paul.
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"The Psychology of Intelligence"
- Piaget, J. (1950). New York: Routledge.
In this text, Piaget presents his ideas regarding how intelligence develops in stages.
- Piaget, J. (1950). New York: Routledge.
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"The Stages of Intellectual Development"
- Piaget, J. (1964). In: Piaget, J. & Inhelder, B. "The Growth of Logical Thinking from Childhood to Adolescence." (Studies in Cognitive Development) New York: Basic Books.
This work describes the stages of cognitive development that children pass through as they grow older, detailing the characteristics of each stage.
- Piaget, J. (1964). In: Piaget, J. & Inhelder, B. "The Growth of Logical Thinking from Childhood to Adolescence." (Studies in Cognitive Development) New York: Basic Books.
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"The Child and Reality: Problems of Genetic Psychology"
- Piaget, J. (1971). New York: Viking Press.
This book addresses the integration of cognitive development with other aspects of psychological development.
- Piaget, J. (1971). New York: Viking Press.
Secondary Sources and Analyses:
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"Piaget's Theory of Cognitive and Affective Development"
- Miller, P. H. (2011). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
An examination of Piaget's theory, its implications for education, and its broader psychological context.
- Miller, P. H. (2011). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
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"Cognitive Development: An Advanced Textbook"
- Brown, A. L., & Campione, J. C. (1990). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of cognitive development theories, including Piaget’s contributions.
- Brown, A. L., & Campione, J. C. (1990). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
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"Theories of Development: Concepts and Applications"
- Sethna, V. (1996). New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
This book includes discussions of various developmental theories, including detailed analysis of Piaget's framework.
- Sethna, V. (1996). New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
Online Resources:
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Jean Piaget Society - A professional organization dedicated to the promotion of research and scholarship related to Piaget's work.
- Website: Jean Piaget Society
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Learning Theories Website - Provides summaries of various educational theories, including Piagetian theory.
- Website: Learning Theories - Piaget
These references provide a comprehensive overview of Piaget's theories of cognitive development, detailing both his original works and subsequent analyses and interpretations by other scholars.