In Piagetian scheme, children's classification behavior plays a significant role in the development of logical thinking, and classification ability develops when children understand that instances (objects, events and persons) are multi-dimensional. F...
In Piagetian scheme, children's classification behavior plays a significant role in the development of logical thinking, and classification ability develops when children understand that instances (objects, events and persons) are multi-dimensional. Furthermore, attributes can be used as bases for forming classifications. Children should be shown that single attributes can also be combined to form new sub-classes. That is, they must be able to co-ordinate two or more attributes. In connection with this ability children must also develop intellectual operations called reversibility and reciprocity.
At last, this paper demonstrated a teaching strategy for social studies through the use of discovery ptocedures in developing classification ability of children.