- My professional perspective can best be explained by a synthesis of theoretical foundations based on Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, Bowlby’s theory of early relationships, and the transactional ecological model.
- I find Piaget’s theory to be most applicable to my view on educational opportunities, teaching methods, and practices to facilitate learning.
- I find Bowlby’s theory to be most suitable to my view of the dynamics between children and the adults in their lives and how these relationships impact their development.
- The transactional ecological model emphasizes the complexity of child development and the vast number of environmental factors that influence outcomes. Commonly, a multitude of factors contributes to behavioral, …show more content…
Piaget explained that children have qualitatively different patterns of thinking at distinct stages of their development. Based on the emphasis placed on individuality and the implications for environmental dynamics in early education we can adapt current practices and develop effective interventions that target children’s needs at developmentally appropriate levels. Both theories discuss the zone of proximal development and how this relates to teaching and children’s ability to succeed in school. When teachers do not consider developmental levels’ and teach too far above or below the child’s level of comprehension, student outcomes are likely to suffer. An instructional match between material taught and the child’s level of comprehension is vital for engaging students in class thus, ensuring that students achieve their educational needs and reach academic goals. When classroom material is too advanced for the child’s level of comprehension they can become discouraged about their ability to succeed, which also leads to additional negative consequences such as future class failures and dropping out of high school. Alternatively, if the material is too far below the child’s comprehension level, they can become disinterested in class which also has negative repercussions such as disruptive behavior in the class, and low motivation to succeed throughout their education. Further, Piaget emphasized the implications of learning from peers in child development and educational opportunities. He explained that children often learn how to see other perspectives and form a moral compass from their peers. Additionally, they gain independence exercise problem-solving strategies during peer interactions. This approach to understanding cognitive
- I find Piaget’s theory to be most applicable to my view on educational opportunities, teaching methods, and practices to facilitate learning.
- I find Bowlby’s theory to be most suitable to my view of the dynamics between children and the adults in their lives and how these relationships impact their development.
- The transactional ecological model emphasizes the complexity of child development and the vast number of environmental factors that influence outcomes. Commonly, a multitude of factors contributes to behavioral, …show more content…
Piaget explained that children have qualitatively different patterns of thinking at distinct stages of their development. Based on the emphasis placed on individuality and the implications for environmental dynamics in early education we can adapt current practices and develop effective interventions that target children’s needs at developmentally appropriate levels. Both theories discuss the zone of proximal development and how this relates to teaching and children’s ability to succeed in school. When teachers do not consider developmental levels’ and teach too far above or below the child’s level of comprehension, student outcomes are likely to suffer. An instructional match between material taught and the child’s level of comprehension is vital for engaging students in class thus, ensuring that students achieve their educational needs and reach academic goals. When classroom material is too advanced for the child’s level of comprehension they can become discouraged about their ability to succeed, which also leads to additional negative consequences such as future class failures and dropping out of high school. Alternatively, if the material is too far below the child’s comprehension level, they can become disinterested in class which also has negative repercussions such as disruptive behavior in the class, and low motivation to succeed throughout their education. Further, Piaget emphasized the implications of learning from peers in child development and educational opportunities. He explained that children often learn how to see other perspectives and form a moral compass from their peers. Additionally, they gain independence exercise problem-solving strategies during peer interactions. This approach to understanding cognitive