Purpose
In this assignment, you will design two developmentally appropriate learning activities for children ages Pre-K to 8 years old:
- One activity based on Piagets Theory of Cognitive Development
- One activity based on Vygotskys Sociocultural Theory
You will use AI as a learning partner by having the AI role-play as:
- Piaget (the teacher)
- Vygotsky (the teacher)
You (the student) will take on the role of a classroom teacher, learning from each theorist and creating classroom activities based on their guidance.
Ethical Use of AI Guidelines
You may use AI to:
- Ask Piaget/Vygotsky questions about their theories
- Request clarification of concepts (assimilation, accommodation, ZPD, scaffolding, etc.)
- Brainstorm activity ideas
- Refine your own ideas
You must:
- Write the final activity in your own words
- Show a clear understanding of each theory
- Do not copy AI responses word-for-word
- Cite AI assistance
AI is your coach, not your replacement.
Step 1: Role-Play with AI (Process Requirement)
Part A: Piaget as Teacher
Prompt AI something like:
You are Jean Piaget. I am a Pre-K2 teacher. Teach me how to design a classroom activity based on your theory of cognitive development.
Ask at least 23 follow-up questions, such as:
- How does this activity support active learning?
- Which stage of development is this for?
- How do children construct knowledge in this activity?
Part B: Vygotsky as Teacher
Prompt AI something like:
You are Lev Vygotsky. I am a teacher designing a learning activity for young children. Teach me how to create an activity using your theory, including social interaction and scaffolding.
Ask at least 23 follow-up questions about:
- Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
- Role of language
- Teacher or peer support
Step 2: Design Your Two Activities
Choose one learning concept (examples: shapes, counting, emotions, plants, storytelling, problem solving).
Then complete the table below for each theorist. At the bottom of the document, you also must include the AI transcripts.
Piaget vs. Vygotsky Activity Design Table
| Piaget |
Vygotsky |
Activity Objective(s):
Describe what children will learn based on Piagets theory (independent discovery, developmental stage, hands-on exploration). |
Activity Objective(s):
Describe what children will learn based on Vygotskys theory (social learning, language, guided support). |
Materials:
List materials that support exploration and manipulation. |
Materials:
List materials that support collaboration and teacher/peer interaction. |
Procedures:
Step-by-step instructions showing how children learn through active discovery and self-guided thinking. |
Procedures:
Step-by-step instructions showing scaffolding, dialogue, and guided participation. |
Evaluation:
Explain how you will assess learning (observation, child explanations, performance). |
Evaluation:
Explain how you will assess learning through interaction, discussion, and supported performance. |
Reflection Component (Required)
Write a short reflection (12 paragraphs):
- How did using AI as Piaget and Vygotsky help you understand the theories better?
- What differences did you notice between the two teaching approaches?
- How will this experience help you as a future teacher?
Example AI Prompts (Students May Use)
- Act as Jean Piaget and explain how children learn best in Pre-K.
- Act as Vygotsky and help me design a cooperative learning activity.
- How would you assess learning using your theory?
- What role does the teacher play in this activity?
Rubric Alignment
Students will be graded on:
- Accuracy of Piaget and Vygotsky concepts
- Appropriateness for ages Pre-K to 8
- Clear objectives, materials, procedures, and evaluation
- Ethical and reflective use of AI
- Depth of comparison between theories
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