Homework
Description
Two major cognitive development theories educators refer to today are Piaget's four stages of cognitive development theory and Vygotsky's sociocultural theory. Understanding these theories will help teachers to identify atypical or delayed cognitive development, as well as design research-based strategies to support and encourage normal development.
Complete the "Cognitive and Intellectual Development Activities and Reflection" template with the following:
o Short description (10-50 words) of each element of the theory.
o Description of an activity or instructional strategy (50-100 worda) that could be used to support and/or assess learning in that stage.
o Specific learning strategies related to the selected theory that can meet the needs of students who present atypical/delayed cognitive or intellectual development.
In addition, write a 250 to 500 word reflection on the theory you expect to use the most in the classroom and why. Describe instructional strategies to bring the selected theory into your future classroom using each of the following: Curriculum, instruction, assessment, and classroom management procedures. Provide one strategy per area listed.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.