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ERIC Number: EJ342935
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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How Do Children Learn by Handling Objects?
Williams, Connie K.; Kamii, Constance
Young Children, v42 n1 p23-46 Nov 1986
Maintains that young children learn to think when they act on objects, thus developing what Piaget refers to as physical and logico-mathematical knowledge. Teachers can encourage thinking/mental action by creating situations that are personally meaningful to the children, by providing decision-making opportunities, and by providing opportunities for children to exchange viewpoints with peers. (BB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Early Childhood Education, Learning Processes, Object Manipulation, Piagetian Theory, Teacher Role, Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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