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How we explain development and advice we give depends on
‘theory of development’ |
Theories are influenced by two issues :
1. Nature(biologicalfactors)orNurture(environment) 2. ContinuousorDiscontinuousdevelopment |
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Predeterminists
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environment plays a minor role; maturation has the major role.
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Environmentalists (behaviourists)
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environment has pre-eminent role.
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Interactionists
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both nature and nurture play a part.
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Continuous development:
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Learning Theories – continuity in development. Changes are quantitative rather than qualitative
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Discontinuous development
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Stage Theories – discontinuity in development. Stages represent periods when there is qualitative change
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Normative - descriptive:
Growth gradients- Gesell. |
Involves description of the normal or average status of children on specified characteristics at different age levels descriptive or age norms.
Development is intrinsically guided - predeterministic Stressed precise observations to establish accurate norms. Described typical traits and growth trends |
