The Child’s Construction of Knowledge Piaget for Teaching Children GEORGE E. FOR MAN UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DAVID S. KUSCHNER UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA National Association for the Education of Young Children Washington, D.C. Copyright © 1983 by George E. Forman, 217 Furcolo Hall, School of Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is strictly prohibited. Second printing 1988. Third printing 1990. Fourth printing 1993. Fifth printing 1997 National Association for the Education of Young Children 1509 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036—1426 202-232-8777 or 800-424-2460 Website: http:I/www.naeyc.org The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) attempts through its publications program to provide a forum for discussion of major issues and ideas in our field. We hope to provoke thought and promote professional growth. The views expressed or implied are not necessarily those of the Association. NAEYC wishes to thank the authors, who donated much time and effort to develop this book as a contribution to our profession. ISBN 0—912674—92—X (This book was previously published by Wadsworth Publishing Company, Inc., under ISBN 0—8185—0231—2.) NAEYC #116 Interior and Cover Design: Jamie S. Brooks Illustrations: Jean Fabian Wiley and Pamela Wilson Photographs: Art Mann Printed in the United States of America