Author Question: You're an eleventh-grade physics teacher. Based on research examining Piaget's theory, identify one ... (Read 64 times)

madam-professor · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

You're an eleventh-grade physics teacher. Based on research examining Piaget's theory, identify one of the most important implications of his theory for your teaching.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Charles is shown two rows of coins having the same number of coins in each. He concludes that the rows have the same numbers of coins. The coins in the second row are then spread apart as Charles watches. Charles then concludes that there are more coins in the second row. Which of the following Piagetian concepts does Charles' behavior best illustrate?

a. Centration
b. Accommodation
c. Adaptation
d. Transformation

hanadaa · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The need for concrete examples is the most important implication. While much of physics is quantitative and abstract, students often lack the qualitative experience needed to make the abstractions meaningful. It is unlikely that the students will be formal operational when they begin a physics class. Therefore, beginning with concrete experiences and moving to abstract ideas will result in the most learning and development.

Answer to Question 2

a