CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -According to Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory, when we use our current ‘schema’ to interpret the external world, it is called ‘Assimilation’ as assimilation refers to the: process of taking in information into our previously existing schemas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Assimilation is the process of integrating new knowledge into existing schemas by editing the new knowledge to ensure an acceptable fit. In other words, assimilation involves updating schemas without changing the structure of those schemas.

Detailed explanation-3: -Assimilation means a child uses a preexisting schema to understand a new situation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Assimilation – The process of taking in new information into our previously existing schema’s is known as assimilation.

Detailed explanation-5: -This Piaget called assimilation: The baby assimilates a new object into an old schema. When our infant comes across another object again-say a beach ball-he will try his old schema of grab and thrust. This of course works poorly with the new object.