Introduction
There are numerous theories in regards to a child’s development. There are both maori and western based theorists. In this essay I will discuss in detail a maori theorist, Mason Durie (1938-present) and a western theorist, Urie Brofenbrenner (1917-2005). I will cover the key ideas and focuses of their theories. I will relate the ideas and focuses to real life situations, to identify the importance of their theories. Lastly I will reflect and examine the theories and what implications they will have on myself as an aspiring teacher.
Mason Durie
Durie was an easy choice of a maori theorist for me, as I was very familiar with his model of theory, whare tapa wha. The whare tapa wha is his representation of a person’s complete well-being. …show more content…
I can look at how spiritually aware of their environment they are. I can peer at how they are coping emotionally and mentally, making sure I take into account their social interdependence with other children. Lastly I can look at their body language for any signals that may help me to identify the needs of any particular child.
Brofenbrenner’s ecological theory of children’s development being affected by five different contexts open my eyes to look deeper into their backgrounds and environments. Taking into consideration their cultural background, their environment at home, their relationships with those in their direct circle of social interaction and the transitions the child may have had in their life. By looking at these aspects of a child’s development I am able to gain a better understanding of the reasons behind my student’s behaviour and how they interact socially with others. Therefore it will make me realise I cannot compare them to one another, as each child will have different environmental contexts and
There are numerous theories in regards to a child’s development. There are both maori and western based theorists. In this essay I will discuss in detail a maori theorist, Mason Durie (1938-present) and a western theorist, Urie Brofenbrenner (1917-2005). I will cover the key ideas and focuses of their theories. I will relate the ideas and focuses to real life situations, to identify the importance of their theories. Lastly I will reflect and examine the theories and what implications they will have on myself as an aspiring teacher.
Mason Durie
Durie was an easy choice of a maori theorist for me, as I was very familiar with his model of theory, whare tapa wha. The whare tapa wha is his representation of a person’s complete well-being. …show more content…
I can look at how spiritually aware of their environment they are. I can peer at how they are coping emotionally and mentally, making sure I take into account their social interdependence with other children. Lastly I can look at their body language for any signals that may help me to identify the needs of any particular child.
Brofenbrenner’s ecological theory of children’s development being affected by five different contexts open my eyes to look deeper into their backgrounds and environments. Taking into consideration their cultural background, their environment at home, their relationships with those in their direct circle of social interaction and the transitions the child may have had in their life. By looking at these aspects of a child’s development I am able to gain a better understanding of the reasons behind my student’s behaviour and how they interact socially with others. Therefore it will make me realise I cannot compare them to one another, as each child will have different environmental contexts and