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Beyond the Involution of Education in China in Discussion Piaget’s and Vygotsky’ Theories

Ruilai Cheng

Abstract


The theories of Piaget and Vygotsky have always been significant discoveries of cognitive development and have significantly contributed to the development of education and psychology. However, there are many contradictions between these two theories. Piaget mainly believes that cognitive development requires personal progress in stages, which are distinguished by individual physiological development. In contrast, Vygotsky believes that cognitive development is determined by the environment in which children live. Nevertheless, their arguments have always existed. This paper will use the “Nei Juan” phenomenon in Chinese education, that is, in education, students compete for opportunities for higher education. This article will use the theories of Piaget and Vygotsky to analyse what harm “Nei Juan” will bring to students and to distinguish the differences between the two theories.

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Education; Piaget; Vygotsky

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/ahe.v7i19.9421

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