Zone of proximal development

basic tendencies one organization and the second adaption. Organization is our tendency to organize our thinking into proper thoughts. Adaption is our tendency to adapt to our environment. Piaget when on to explain the four stages of cognitive development the first one is the Sensorimotor stage is called sensorimotor because the child uses all the senses to think if the child sees or hears he or she will try to grab the object for example if have a laser pointer and shine it the floor or…

There have been many theories about how play is beneficial to children and, as educators, we all have our own ideas and theories that appeal to us. There is not one concise definition of play but a number of agreeable commonalities that play is described as. It is important, as an Early Years Educator that we continually reflect and develop on the ideas we have of children?s play and learning. In this assignment, I will first be examining my initial ideas of play and will then analyse these. I…

Essay 1: Learning and development occurs for infants and toddlers Age 0 to age 2 is the critical period for both development and learning. When a child is undergoing the period of infancy or moving through toddlerhood, he or she will experience a variety of changes: physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional and spirituality. Domains of children 's development are closely related, with growth in one area influencing other domains (Gordon & Browne, 2014). This essay is going to explain how…

A curriculum can be defined as a written plan that describes the goals for children’s learning and development, and the learning experiences, materials and teaching strategies that are used to help children achieve those goals (Head Start, 1998; National Association for the Education of Young Children [NAEYC], 2005c, as cited in Bredekamp, 2011, p. 299). However, this definition of a curriculum lacks the possibility of explanation and adjustment to individual needs and circumstances. According…

understanding of child development. Children experience changes socially, emotionally, and behaviorally throughout their years in school. Teachers can implement research-based strategies to help promote a positive and accepting environment where these changes can take place. In the case study “Another Typical Day,” Mrs. Arling must meet the social and emotional demands and needs of her students, while ensuring that they are making necessary progress in their academic development. Studies show…

Introduction Music encourages the intellectual, creative and emotional development of all learners through an art form, which holds significance in everyday life (Queensland Studies Authority, 2013). I strongly believe that music education plays a vital role in the social and cognitive development of students. Furthermore, the skills acquired in music are cross-disciplinary, relevant and engage all learners. The following report will discuss the Australian curriculum and discover how curriculum,…

Gilligan’s theory on moral development, Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development, and Roger’s psychological theory about personality development all offer a better understanding of the client and help in possible treatment interventions. Theory Critique Gilligan’s theory on moral development is a theory developed by Carol Gilligan. This theory is an adaptation of Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory of moral development, and is more focused on the moral dilemmas and development of young girls.…

and if one does not abide by the rules the rest of the family is being affected. Mr Clarke provides all the above mentioned, yet he is able to maintain a professional teacher-student relationship. During this process the transactional model of development (the interaction between child and adult that influences in a developing individual and others) comes into play. In a critical period in these learners’ lives, they were vulnerable and unstable due to their social circumstances. They have…

Psychologists’ Theories and Age Characteristics Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory The popular saying: “a place for everything and everything in its place” seems to be the motto of Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Theory. According to Piaget, humans were born with the proclivity to organize and adapt (Snowman & McCown, 2013). Piaget believed that as children interact with the world around them, they begin to “formulate organized patterns of behavior or thought, known as schemes” (Snowman & McCown,…

Learning starts from the time we become a fetus inside the womb. Information on how we learn can be applied to daily living as well as our occupations. Learning provides us the opportunity to create a better environment and an understanding of others. This paper will elaborate on some key terms and learning theories that will provide a framework on learning principles. These principles could assist not only the individual but also organizations if used in the proper setting. Learning is a…