The Learning Theory of Piaget and Inhelder - Softcover

Jeanette McCarthy Gallagher; D. Kim Reid

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595260853 ISBN 13: 9780595260850

Publisher: iUniverse, 2002

Synopsis

The first compilation of research and concepts from genetic epistemology that directly addresses issues related to learning, The Learning Theory of Piaget and Inhelder emphasizes Piagets biological model and the importance of regulatory mechanisms, rather than stage theory. Consequently, the impact of feedback from observables in modifying the actions of a person engaged in an activityan idea directly related to traditional learning theoryis a key concept in this book. Furthermore, this text uniquely addresses Barbel Inhelders important contributions to the Genevan School, particularly with respect to her empirical investigations of teaching-learning interactions and student strategizing. The book also summarizes Piagets latest thinking on equilibration as well as the Geneven studies on contradiction, awareness, reflexive abstraction, and correspondence as they relate directly or indirectly to learning of all children, including children with disabilities. Most significantly, this volume incorporates essential aspects of Piagets biological model that were previously available only in untranslated works. Finally, easily accessible speeches on developmental psychology, the theory of stages, problems of equilibration and creativity given by Piaget and Inhelder are included in their entirety. The foreword to the book was written by Piaget and Inhelder.

About this title

From the Author:

We are thrilled to be able to make this book available once again. It is the only book that focuses on the writings of Piaget and Inhelder as setting forth a learning theory. It is also the only book of this type that clearly explains Piaget's revised model of equilibration (contradiction as a motivator for learning) and the biological basis of learning.

Current psychological studies demonstrate learning's biological roots, so the learning theory derived from the writings of Piaget and Inhelder is a truly contemporary one of great importance.

About the Author:

Jeanette McCarthy Gallagher, Senior Professor at Temple University, trained as an experimental psychologist at Loyola and Harvard Universities. She lectures widely on Piaget s theory. D. Kim Reid, Professor and Coordinator of Programs in Learning Disabilities, Teachers College, Columbia University, has many publications and lectures here and abroad.

About this edition

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0595260853
• ISBN 13: 9780595260850
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 278