1.325.4200.20 Hummel

's theory Hummel's theory of cognitive development focused on the idea that cognitive development occurs as children learn to think more abstractly and actively solve problems in their environment. He proposed a step-by-step approach for learning, and identified four "stages" of development in this process: 1. Exploratories (ages 2-4): Children in this stage exhibit a learning style characterized by a desire to explore and interact with the physical environment. These exploratory behaviors often involve trial and error, creativity, and experimentation. 2. Representational (ages 5-7): Children in this stage begin to represent their physical environment in more abstract terms, becoming able to think more logically and represent problems in the form of symbols and language. 3. Abstract (ages 8-12): Children in this stage begin to develop the ability to think about abstract concepts in a more sophisticated manner, allowing them to understand and work with ideas instead of just concrete objects. 4. Generalization (ages 13+): This is the highest level of development, allowing for the application of prior knowledge and experience to new situations.