Wanasaikolojia 10 Lazima Kuwasoma Wanatoka Mitihani ya Usaili Walimu
1. Jean Piaget
Theory of cognitive development
Piaget identified four major stages of cognitive development:
Sensorimotor stage (0–2 years)
Infants learn through senses and actions
Preoperational stage (2–7 years)
They begin to imagine and use symbolic thinking
Dramatic play
Teachers should make space for play
Concrete operational stage (7–11 years)
Children understand logical operations
They understand transformations (e.g., adding or subtracting)
Thinking is based on concrete objects and events
Formal operational stage (11 years and above)
Children are able to reason abstractly
They can think about hypothetical situations
They can solve complex problems
2. Lev Vygotsky
Social interactions and the environment are fundamental to cognitive development
Learning is collaborative
Key concepts in Vygotsky’s theory:
Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
Range of tasks a learner cannot yet do alone but can do with guidance
More Knowledgeable Other (MKO)
Anyone who has a higher level of understanding than the learner (e.g., teacher, parent, peer)
Scaffolding
Providing support to help learners master a task
Gradually reducing support as competence increases
Educational Implications:
Students should be active participants in learning
Peer interaction and group activities are important
Learning should be tailored to the learner’s cultural context and current ZPD
Note:
Focus on what the learner can achieve with help (ZPD)
The teacher supports learning within the ZPD
Scaffolding is essential
3. B.F. Skinner
Theory of operant conditioning
Behavior is shaped and maintained by its consequences rather than internal thoughts
Key concepts:
Reinforcement
Operant conditioning occurs through reward and punishment of behavior
Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Rats
Note:
The theory is criticized for neglecting cognitive processes
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