The Child as a Scientist

Piaget’s Theory of Active Learning and How Children Build Knowledge

De: The Practical Atlas

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

The Child as a Scientist: Piaget’s Theory of Active Learning and How Children Build Knowledge is a clear and engaging guide to understanding how children think, learn, and make sense of the world. This book explains Piaget’s most important ideas in a practical and accessible way, showing how concepts such as schemas, assimilation, accommodation, and equilibration shape cognitive development from infancy through adolescence. Each chapter offers real examples, developmental insights, and meaningful explanations that help readers see the world through the child’s eyes.

Designed for parents, teachers, caregivers, and anyone interested in child development, this book highlights the natural curiosity that drives learning and shows how adults can support exploration, problem solving, and intellectual growth. From sensorimotor experimentation to symbolic play, logical reasoning, and abstract thought, readers will gain a deep understanding of how children construct knowledge through active engagement with their environment.

This resource offers practical guidance for applying Piaget’s theory in modern homes and classrooms. Readers will learn how to design learning experiences that match developmental readiness, create environments that support independent thinking, and encourage children to make connections through inquiry and discovery. The Child as a Scientist provides valuable tools for nurturing confidence, curiosity, and resilient thinking in learners of all ages. It is an essential addition for anyone who wants to support authentic growth and meaningful learning.

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