Jurnal Scientia
Vol. 12 No. 04 (2023): Education, Sosial science and Planning technique, 2023, Edition September-Nov

STAGES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT: THE FOUNDATION OF INTELLECTUAL GROWTH

Sakinah Siregar (Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teaching Science, ‎Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad ‎Addary State Islamic University Padangsidimpuan, ‎Indonesia‎)
A. Naashir M. Tuah Lubis (Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teaching Science, ‎Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad ‎Addary State Islamic University Padangsidimpuan, ‎Indonesia‎)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Nov 2023

Abstract

Cognitive development in early childhood is an important phase in forming the foundation of a child's intellectual growth. First, the sensorimotor phase highlights the importance of sensory and motor stimulation in early childhood. Children learn through touch, sight and physical movement, which form the basis for understanding the world around them. Then, the preoperational phase marks the development of symbolic thinking and language skills. Children's creativity and imagination flourish, while their understanding of the concepts of space and time begin to develop. Next, the concrete operational phase shows the child's ability to think logically and understand abstract concepts with the help of concrete objects. Cognitive processes become more complex, and children are able to connect concepts in greater depth. Finally, the formal operational phase marks the child's ability to think abstractly and develop more complex problem-solving skills. Social interactions, educational play and supportive learning experiences all play a key role in forming the foundation of intellectual growth. This understanding also forms the basis for designing effective educational programs, ensuring that children can optimize their cognitive potential during this critical period of development.

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pendidikan

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Subject

Education Mathematics

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Scientific Journal is a publication by Sean Institute, which is devoted to the field of education with the topic of Learning Effectiveness studies, Analysis of Learning Influences, Application of Learning Models and the development of instructional media; we also invite the teachers, researchers, ...