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kamilo84

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Two kindergarten teachers were joking about their ages. Patti is older than Jeanna. Jeanna, however, is taller. The children consistently conclude that Jeanna is older than Patti. On the basis of Piagetian theory, explain why the children would conclude that Jeanna is the older of the two.
 
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Children typically are not allowed to start school if their birthday falls past a certain date (e.g., turning 5 by the first of September). Historically, this hasn't always been the case. Explain how this policy could be the result of Piaget's influence.
 
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jamesnevil303

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The children center on the teachers' heights, which is perceptually obvious. Age is more abstract.

Answer to Question 2

The concept of readiness is based on Piaget's work. Piaget suggests that learners' qualitative patterns of thinking require a certain level of maturation before they are ready.


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