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Cognitive developmental theory in Piaget's philosophy of education
Dlivan Aziz Mahmod, Btool Radha Abbas
This study investigates the principles and points of view of Jean Piaget, who was one of the most famous figures in constructivism in education. He pioneered the understanding of the mechanisms of mental and cognitive development in children. In this study, depending on Piaget's constructivist theory, we clarify the stages of psychological and cognitive development in children. Especially clarify how two different ways of development, at the same time, are deeply connected as they merge through both biological development and active environmental interaction to form the child's development. Piaget's perspectives show that psychological and cognitive development are not just innate abilities; rather, it is an active and constructive process that develops through the child's continuous interaction with the environment. In this study, through analyzing the stages of psychological and cognitive development, which includes the motor sense, pre-rational processes and meaningful thinking, we clarify that how innate maturation and external motivation are completing each other to form complex and abstract thinking. The goal of this study is to clarify that how deep understanding of these processes can have deep influence on the parents' and educators' method in educating children. Through deep understanding of Piaget's method, the educators can design appropriate setting and learning activities in which developmentally suitable and support the natural way of child's development. This Mastery motivates the educators to favor an educational method in which independence and problem- solving are prioritized instead of limiting guidelines that may prevent the child's natural growth.
Volume 12 · Issue 5 · October 2025 Resilience in Selected Poems by Aja Monet
Vian Mahmud Zamdar, Saman Salah Hassan
This study delves into the resilience of Black women through an analysis of Aja Monet’s poetry, focusing on her poems “Refuge” and “Grow” from the collection The Black Unicorn Sings (2010). Grounded in Black Feminist Theory, the research explores how Monet portrays Black women’s experiences, struggles, and triumphs, highlighting their resilience in the face of intersecting systems of oppression. Through vivid imagery and metaphor, Monet’s poetry illuminates the internal battles and external pressures Black women face, emphasizing their unwavering spirit and forms of resistance. Drawing on resilience concepts within Black Feminist Thought, the study showcases how Black women navigate and challenge oppressive structures, reclaiming agency for their identities and narratives. By focusing on the voices of Black women authors like Monet, the research enriches the literary canon with diverse voices and catalyzes critical discourse on literature, feminism, social justice, and cultural diversity while advocating for equitable representation across all facets of literary expression. This is accomplished through an analysis of two poems by Aja Monet through the lens of Black Feminist Theory, with a focus on resilience.