cognitive development (how we think and process information both in our mind and physical systems). early learning, fine and gross motor skills, the features of aptitude for school special children and special needs academic skills and how to nurture them intelligence including the basics of language development knowledge of word structure, reading, and comprehension most important of this is the real life application (covered in Mindta p too). Information learned but never used is a book on the shelf never to be opened. So how do we put these things into use? So they make a difference? Share your thoughts, insights, etc. http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/differences-between-piaget-vygotskys-cognitive-development-theories.html#lesson (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. This is a video between Piaget and Vygotsky about the differences and similarities in their theories about development in children. I highly encourage viewing. Pretty funny and informative! Chapter 7 Discussion there is so much in this chapter…. parenting skills; childhood and teen groups, abuse, neglect, discipline, and the effects of TV and the media. So I’m going to open this as an open forum discussion. Jump in on what strikes you.