Piaget’s theory

• What is the main concept of Piaget's theory?

  We learn through developing schemas
• What are schemas in Piaget's theory?

  Mental structures that help us organize knowledge
• How does language relate to thought according to Piaget?

  Language depends on thought and understanding
• When does language develop in relation to thought?

  Language develops after thought and understanding
• Can young children have language without understanding?

  Yes, but they cannot use it effectively
• What are the stages of language development according to Piaget?

  • Sensorimotor stage (0-2 years): Children start to speak.
  • Pre-operational stage (2-7 years): Talk about things not present.
  • Concrete operational stage (7-11 years): Develop own ideas.
• What happens during the sensorimotor stage?

  Children start to speak
• What characterizes the pre-operational stage?

  Children talk about things not present
• What is a key development in the concrete operational stage?

  Children develop their own ideas
• What evidence supports Piaget's theory of language development?

  • The order of children's two-word phrases shows understanding.
• What does the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggest about language?

  Sometimes language comes first
• What is a limitation of schemas in Piaget's theory?

  • Schemas can't be scientifically measured.