Zone of proximal development

Modeling Teacher models is using our gifts to guide our student into doing the right thing with out telling them but showing them Bandura’s social learning theory Introducing and practicing a skill When using a teacher model in the classroom we will require us as teacher to talk about the lesson as the student fills out a work sheet such as guided notes. Direct instruction Teacher directed learning can be from teaching a lesson while having some aid from the background example would be a…

aspects of development such as logic and memory. The structure and development of the individual’s thought processes is the main factors of cognitive theories and it can be said that these processes can effort the person’s understanding of the world. Therefore, the cognitive theories study on how this understanding, and the expectations it creates can affect the individual’s behavior. There are three types of cognitive development theories in human which are Piaget’s Cognitive development…

cognitive development. Two such theorists are Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky. The following paragraphs will address the main ideas of Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s theories, what each theorist believed the adult role is in cognitive development, an explanation of Mateo’s development via Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky, an explanation of the differences between the two theories, and a summary of my own…

Encouraging Language Development Language development is one of the key factors for a child’s healthy cognitive and even physical development as it involves muscles of the face and mouth, requiring them to work simultaneously, ears training to hear and recognize sounds and speech flow and cognition for comprehension and communication. Behaviorist theory suggests that a parent reinforces language when they praise their child for annunciating words like da-da or ma-ma. Although the child begins…

interacts verbally and physically with the puppies. The adults are facilitating learning and cognitive development through their body language, speech and interactions with the child (textbook, p 155). My video is found at the link attached: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2luLTiygQM. I will be evaluating this video from Vygotsky’s (and…

In reflection of my learning experience, I was originally not completely sure if I learnt anything in my short time being involved with Lalor football club and their junior program, but as I began to think about my time and experiences, I soon realised that what I had learnt was actually quite a lot and of a huge value to me. Being involved in this amazing program that the Lalor football club provides I was given an incredible insight into many different facets of learning. For example, I got to…

and gives many theories related to human psychology and social development. He also gives the theory of Vygotsky Circle. His main work was related to development of cognitive function in children in the social environment. He gives importance to social behaviors in our daily life. He stressed that these behaviors play an important role in life of human beings. Especially in children, he explains the importance of cognitive development and how our behaviors affect the outcomes. He explored the…

a plethora of things that children learn from play. First, play provides growth in all developmental domains. This developmental growth includes cognitive, emotional, physical, and social domains (“The Importance of Play,” (n.d.). Cognitive development includes language skills and combining different ideas to create new ones (Sohn, 2015; “The Importance of Play,” n.d.). Emotionally, play can provide children with self-confidence and self-esteem. The physical aspect that play provides is a…

Vygotsky’s socio-cultural theory focuses on how society and culture plays a role in children’s cognitive development (Vygotsky. et al., 1979). In applying Vygotsky’s theory to Jake’s situation, since Jake was unable to complete the task at first he seek help from his teacher. The teacher intentionally engaged with Jake to help him understand how to arrange the…

proactive in fostering the development of each student. Each student in an inclusive school, irrespective of their culture, race, religion, disability, language etc. is respected and valued, their individual needs are catered for, and their differences and individuality are celebrated (INTO and The Equality Authority, 2004). The inclusive school…