What are the major differences between the theories of Piaget and Vygotsky?
The theories of Jean Piaget and Vygotsky are quite similar , yet they have many differences in them.
According to Piaget , learning comes after development , but according to vygotsky learning precedes development.
Piaget said that social transmission caused cognitive development but Vygotsky said that social interaction caused cognitive development.
Vygotsly's theory is well accepted in education and used in teaching strategies too , whereas the Piaget's theory shows its preference towards the learning potential of people.
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