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Peer reviewedJacob, Saied H. – Educational Forum, 1982
Piaget's theory of cognitive motivation is examined. Other Piagetian theories are also explored: the distinction between figurative and operative aspects of knowledge, and passivity versus activity. A limited set of implications of Piaget's theory and description of intellectual development for methods of active education are discussed. (CT)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Educational Theories, Intellectual Development
