The Theories Of Cognitive Development On The Curriculum...

This paper will briefly describe the targeted instructional setting that is the foundation for the discussion that follows. Then this paper will present the implications of several theories of cognitive development on the curriculum and instructional strategies used within the targeted instructional setting. These include the cognitive development theories of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky, among others. Based on these theories, two recommended adjustments to the curriculum content for the targeted instructional setting will be presented along with a justification for the recommendations. This is followed by a recommendation of two instructional strategies for the targeted instructional setting and a justification for the recommendation. Wy’east Middle School (Wy’east) is the targeted instructional setting for this paper. Wy’east is an urban middle school that serves grades six through eight. Wy’east is a Title 1 school in Step 5 of the school improvement process. 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