Topic > Jean Piaget's Theory - 977

One helpful way Piaget's theory helps children is by creating a supportive environment for students. This is a key point in Piaget's cognitive theory which is called scaffolding. Scaffolding is a teaching style that involves assistance from peers, teachers, and family members. This allows students to be assisted by educated adults, or peers, to provide clear directions and reduce student confusion. Another useful technique used in the classroom by Piaget's theory is group activities. He wanted students to be more involved in hands-on activities, social interaction and explore different environmental scenarios when it comes to learning. In the article, Duckworth provides an example of how Piaget wanted children to interact and experience each other