developmental learning

Definitions of developmental learning
  1. noun
    learning that takes place as a normal part of cognitive development
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    types:
    accommodation
    in the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality
    assimilation
    in the theories of Jean Piaget: the application of a general schema to a particular instance
    type of:
    acquisition, learning
    the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
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