THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF DEVELOPING COGNITIVE SPEED IN PRESCHOOL PREPARATORY GROUP CHILDREN
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cognitive speed, processing speed, preschool education, school readiness, cognitive development, attention training, memory enhancement, multisensory learning, pedagogical methodology, early childhood education, diagnostic assessment, executive functions.Abstract
This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical and methodological foundations for developing cognitive speed in children attending preschool preparatory groups, addressing a critical gap in early childhood education research. The research examines classical and contemporary theories of cognitive development, including Piaget's stages of cognitive development, Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, and modern neuroscientific approaches to understanding processing speed in early childhood, synthesizing these diverse perspectives into a coherent framework for educational practice.
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