10-6-08

What? Today we learned about Cognitive Development. We learned about how the brain functions, and different parts of the brain. Such as the neuron, synapses, etc. We also learned about Piaget and Vygotsky, and their perspectives and theories.

So What? After learning about the different stages that Piaget has based learning on, I can apply them into the classroom, and determine where they might be placed. Also, learning about Vygotsky Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), I was able to determine where students were based on his theory of ZPD.

Now What? Now that I know each of these different theories and how the brain functions, I can apply that into the classroom, and help my students. Also, have different grouping strategies to help them out.