Theories by Piaget and Vygotsky

Theories by Piaget and Vygotsky

Similarities and Contrast between Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky's theories

Theories in Focus

Personal Statement

Jean Piaget's Theory

Lev Vygotsky's Theory

Similarities

Differences

Adaptation

Developing the basic sense to operate in an environment

Social Construction of Meaning

Developing the basic sense to operate in an environment

Both theories talk about the development of basic senses via adaptation from the environment

Piaget's theory discusses the development of senses solely from the environment whereas Vygotsky suggests the guidance of peers, teachers and parents

Assimilation

Incorporating new knowledge into the existing sense/schemata

Internalization

Transforming knowledge and social speech/information into internal knowledge

Here, both theories discuss the incorporation of new information into the existing ...