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helps develop fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and independence as
children manipulate real-life objects to understand concepts.
Example of Application in Teaching
In a classroom setting, a teacher could set up a practical life activity such as pouring
water from one jug to another. This allows children to develop hand-eye
coordination, concentration, and independence, which are key aspects of Montessori
education. By allowing repetition of the activity, children gain confidence in their
abilities and refine their motor skills.
1.4. Comparison of Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s Views on How Children Learn
Aspect Piaget Vygotsky
1. Learning Learning occurs through self- Learning occurs through
Process discovery and individual social interaction and
(Difference) exploration. Children construct collaboration with more
knowledge based on knowledgeable individuals.
experiences.
2. Role of Language is a result of Language is central to
Language cognitive development; thought cognitive development and
(Difference) develops first, then language plays a key role in shaping
follows. thought processes.
3. Importance of Play is crucial for learning and Play is essential for learning
Play (Similarity) allows children to practice new and development, particularly
skills and develop cognitive in social and pretend play,
abilities. which helps in cognitive
growth.
4. Constructivist Believed in a constructivist Also supported a
Approach approach, where children constructivist approach, but
(Similarity) actively construct their own emphasized that learning is
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