Tipsfolk, I frequently ask students to write a poem from topics I give them to review for a test. Here's a sample of what they have written (feel free to dim the lights as you read)
Piaget studied the way kids think So, here's our poem we hope it doesn't stink. In cognitive development, he made stages For the kids' different ages 0 to 2 is the stage when motor behavior and connection sensation is the sensorimotor phase 2 to 7, they learn to use symbols. This is preoperational but from 7 to 12 concrete operational Kids can manipulate ideas In their head and in the final phase 12 and above it becomes formal operational where thinking become more full. Assimilation adds to the existing 411 And accommodation alters the existing structure to create a new one A new one to balance between is equilibrium and that is learning Rob Rob Weisskirch, MSW. Ph.D. Associate Professor of Human Development Certified Family Life Educator Liberal Studies Department California State University, Monterey Bay 100 Campus Center, Building 82C Seaside, CA 93955 (831) 582-5079 [email protected] This message is intended only for the addressee and may contain confidential, privileged information.� If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, copy or disclose any information contained in the message.� If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message. --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
