Some current research supports Piaget's suggestion that diverse learners may need to progress sequentially from the ___________________________ stages of learning.
A)conceptual to the pictorial to the concrete
B)concrete to the pictorial to the abstract
C)abstract to the visual to the pictorial
D)conceptual to the verbal to the abstract

Question

Some current research supports Piaget's suggestion that diverse learners may need to progress sequentially from the ___________________________ stages of learning. ​
A)conceptual to the pictorial to the concrete
B)concrete to the pictorial to the abstract
C)abstract to the visual to the pictorial
D)conceptual to the verbal to the abstract

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Piaget believed that learners progress sequentially from the concrete operational stage, in which they can manipulate physical objects, to the pictorial stage, in which they can mentally represent objects, to the formal operational stage, in which they can reason abstractly. Current research supports this sequence, indicating that learners need a solid foundation in concrete operations before moving on to abstract thinking. The conceptual, verbal and visual stages are not included in Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Some Current Research Supports Piaget's Suggestion That Diverse Learners May