CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR S.C. TEACHER CADET COURSE | EXPERIENCING EDUCATION, TENTH EDITION
Writing the Report:
2. Body:
a. Explain each task that was completed, the concept tested, the materials
used, whether the task was achieved or not, and at what cognitive level
the result of the task appears to place the child. Include comments
about the student's behavior as well as paraphrased statements and
quotations. Summarize the child's explanation for his responses.
b. Discuss your observations--what you observed and how it relates to the
cognitive theory of Vygotsky.
3. Conclusion: Classify the child's cognitive level (sensorimotor, preoperational,
transitional, concrete operational, formal operational) based on the results of the
activity. Briefly discuss the characteristics of this level. Suggest several
appropriate activities, play materials, and other experiences that would be
developmentally beneficial for this child's developmental stage.
4. What have you learned from conducting this activity that might be helpful to you
as a future parent or educator?
5. Based on your observations and study of the two cognitive theories, discuss the
appropriateness of each.
6. Attach interview notes to the Lab Report.
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Theme I: Experiencing Learning
Unit 3: Growth and Development
1. Introduction: Briefly explain/define cognitive development.