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PSY-4660: Theories of Development

Week 3 Resources

Chapter 2: Piaget’s Cognitive-Stage Theory and the Neo-Piagetians (textbook chapter) pgs. 25 - 82

Read pgs. 25 – 82 of Chapter 2 from Miller, P. H. (2016). Piaget’s Cognitive-Stage Theory and the Neo-Piagetians. (available on RedShelf)

This reading provides an overview of Piaget’s theory, as well as the theory’s applications, strengths, and limitations. This information will be integrated into this week’s assignment.

The link to the Redshelf book is located in your course in the Getting Started module and the Bookshelf link on your top navigation bar. 

Chapter 4: Vygotsky and the Sociocultural Approach (textbook chapter)

Read Chapter 4 from Miller, P. H. (2016). Vygotsky and the Sociocultural Approach. (available on RedShelf)

This chapter provides an overview of Vygotsky’s theory, as well the theory’s applications, strengths, and limitations. This information will be integrated into this week’s assignment.

The link to the Redshelf book is located in your course in the Getting Started module and the Bookshelf link on your top navigation bar.