Bilişsel Gelişime Yeni Piagetci Yaklaşıma İlişkin bir Değerlendirme

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to provide a review on the postulates of Neo-Piagetian theorists who provided answers to the criticism aimed at the theoretical perspective of Piaget in terms of cognitive development as they worked to eliminate the weaknesses associated with that theory. This study includes the perspectives of Neo-Piagetian theorists such as Robbie Case, Juan Pascual-Leone and Andreas Demetriou as they came up with their ways of making up for the criticism aimed at the basic elements of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development. The perspectives of Neo-Piagetians such as Kurt Fischer, Michael Lamport Commons, Kurt W. Fischer and Michael Lamport Commons are also provided. This review discusses the contribution of these theorists to developmental and educational psychology. The studies conducted by Neo-Piagetian theorists not only offers favourable solutions for the educators while preparing training programs for children, but also provides valuable data for the development of assessment tools for students. They are also of high importance in that they provide information about the way a more effective learning is performed and elucidate the learning process in cases where special education is necessary.