Piaget’s theories have had a major impact on the theory and practice of education. It focused attention on the idea of developmentally appropriate education—an education with environments, curriculum, materials, and instruction that are suitable for students in terms of their physical and cognitive abilities and their social and emotional needs. Piaget's theory has the following implications for teachers :
- Focus on the process of children’s thinking, not just its products.
- Recognise the crucial role of children’s self-initiated, active involvement in learning activities.
- De-emphasise practices aimed at making children adult like in their thinking.
- Accept individual differences in developmental progress.
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