CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -In simple terms, Schema is described as the basic building block of intelligent behavior. Thus, Schema is a way of organising knowledge in units that are readily accessible to us. Piaget explained the importance of Schema and how it is defined as a set of mental representations of the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -In more simple terms Piaget called the schema the basic building block of intelligent behavior – a way of organizing knowledge. Indeed, it is useful to think of schemas as “units” of knowledge, each relating to one aspect of the world, including objects, actions, and abstract (i.e., theoretical) concepts.

Detailed explanation-3: -Schemas are the building blocks of thinking that allow children (everyone) to mentally represent the objects and events in our world. Human babies are born with these schemas and tried to relate their schemas to real-world situations.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sensorimotor stage (0–2 years old) Preoperational stage (2–7 years old) Concrete operational stage (7–11 years old) Formal operational stage (11 years old through adulthood)