What is cognitive development? Expert Dr Samantha Durrant answers parents' questions around this tricky subject, and how it affects babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Theory of cognitive development Although there is no general theory of cognitive development, the most historically influential theory was developed by Jean Piaget, a Swiss Psychologist (1896-1980).

The developmental psychologist and genetic epistemologist, Jean Piaget, investigated the cognitive development of children. He identified four stages from the sensorimotor period, culminating at 2 ...

Elizabeth J. Mallon, Cognitive Development and Processes: Review of the Philosophy of Jean Piaget, The American Biology Teacher, Vol. 38, No. 1 (Jan., 1976), pp. 28-33+47 ...

Abstract In this article we explore educators’ use of Jean Piaget’s theories concerning cognitive development to refute proposed social studies standards in Arizona. We describe the work of Piaget as ...

In the 1930s, Jean Piaget formulated his cognitive development theory, suggesting that children progressively gain knowledge and form mental representations of the world. Piaget's work also ...

Piaget observed that children’s cognitive development undergoes several stages marked by developmental milestones attained by children at each of these levels.