CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -In psychology, disequalibrium refers to when the new information cannot fit into the existing schema. When this situation happens, equilibrium occurs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Disequilibrium occurs when a child is unable to use an existing schema to understand new information to make sense of objects and concepts.

Detailed explanation-3: -For example, a child learning how to tie her/his shoes may face a state of disequilibrium as he/she works to physically maneuver the laces while thinking through the steps as he/she tries to develop a new schema for shoe tying.

Detailed explanation-4: -uncountable noun [also a N] Disequilibrium is a state in which things are not stable or certain, but are likely to change suddenly. [formal] There may be a period of disequilibrium as family members adjust to the new baby.

Detailed explanation-5: -To the learner, “equilibration” feels comfortable, secure, and confident in other words feelings associated with balance. However, “disequilibration” feels uncomfortable, insecure and fearful in other words feelings generally associated with being out of balance.