Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development

Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development
photo by: Leonid Mamchenkov
The most influential theories on cognitive development belong to Swiss philosopher Jean Piaget, who established four key stages that every person goes through on his way to becoming a fully functioning adult. Keep reading to learn more about the specific stages of cognitive development and what they mean for your child's education.

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