How Does an Understanding of Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development

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Essay

How does an understanding of Piaget's theory of cognitive development assist an early childhood teacher to support families in regard to young children's learning at home?

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Definitions:

Social Expectation

Norms or standards that a society or community holds, which guide and shape behaviors and attitudes of its members.

Social Loafing

When working in a group, individuals tend to contribute less effort towards attaining a goal compared to when they operate solo.

Group Facilitation

The process of enabling a group to achieve its goals by improving its dynamics, processes, and interactions.

Extrinsic

Refers to motivation or behavior driven by external rewards or stimuli, rather than internal factors.