The Explanation of Conduct Disorder via Piaget’s Theory and Evidence-Based Practices for Classroom Practice

The Explanation of Conduct Disorder via Piaget’s Theory and Evidence-Based Practices for Classroom Practice

Over the years there has been a noticeable increase of children with behavioral problems and disorders. One of these disorders is the conduct disorder. A conduct disorder is the repetition of negative behavior, which includes such characteristics as lying, cheating, and aggression towards people and animals. Since this disorder involves such negative behavior, educational problems occur. By looking at Piaget's theory of development, the educational problems of students with conduct disorders can be explained. These explanations involve looking into the four factors that influence the way we think: activity, social experiences, biological maturation, and equilibration. Additionally, since many educational problems occur, students with conduct disorders may have difficulty meeting the standards for No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Evidence-based practices applied in the classroom can help these students meet success.