FAQ About Jean Piaget

Piaget's and Vygotsky's theories both address cognitive development but with different emphases. Piaget focused on stages of development driven by children's active exploration and interaction with their environment. In contrast, Vygotsky emphasized the role of social and cultural influences, particularly the importance of social interaction and language in development. Vygotsky's theory implies that learning precedes development, which contrasts with Piaget's belief that development enables learning.