discusses two of the theories surrounding children’s learning and development. It further goes on to discuss how they could be used to inform practice in the classroom. The two theories to be discussed are Vygotsky’s Social Development Theory and Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory. Lev Vygotsky was a Russian psychologist who lived from 1896 to 1934. He was widely involved in developing the education program of the emerging Soviet Union. At the time of his death‚ his theory was not known outside
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evaluates‚ diagnoses‚ treats‚ and studies behaviour and mental processes. Albert studied and wrote theories on social learning. Social psychology is about understanding individual behaviour in a social context. Social psychology is to do with the way feelings‚ thoughts‚ beliefs‚ intentions and goals are constructed and how such psychological factors‚ influence our interactions with others. Bundrua’s theory says that people learn new concepts most effectively through imitation‚ modelling and observation
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Taniya Moon September 19‚ 2014 Child Development 101 Cognitive Theory One of the first people to have a cognitive theory about development was scientist Jean Piaget. When Piaget did an IQ test on children he figured out something to look at differently about development: how the children thought as they came up with their answers was more important than what they actually knew. “In the cognitive theory equilibrium‚ a state of mental balance in which people are not confused because they can use
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SOCIAL CARE THEORY FOR PRACTICE (OUTCOME 1) ASSESSMENT 1 (1500 words approx.) (12th October 2012) Coco J Hendry Page 1 Introduction Page 2 – 5 Assessment Page 6 Conclusion Page 7 Reference/Bibliography 1 The following essay will demonstrate my understanding of the importance and relevance of values to social care by explaining how social care values and principles influence practice. I will then explain what relationship my value base has with social care values
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Preschool Children with Special Needs Part 1: What is Inclusion? An inclusive learning environment ensures that all children are granted an education with an emphasis of equal importance‚ along with equal valuing of all students and also staff. Within this non-restricting environment it‚ “implies that every child should have the resources and support that they need for successful learning”‚ (Smith‚ 1998‚ p.307). Within the inclusive learning environment‚ involving same-age peers needs also to
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Homework Social pedagogy Social pedagogy is an approach to caring for children which combines education and care‚ emphasising that bringing up children is the shared responsibility of parents and society. A key principle is that the child is in charge of his or her own life‚ and the social pedagogue works alongside them rather than dictating to them. Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development Jean Piaget investigated how children think. According to Piaget‚ children’s thought processes change as they
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MU2.8 Understand how to support the nutritional and dietary needs of children 4.1 Define the basic nutritional requirements of children to ensure a balanced diet and meet government guidance. Children and young people need to have and maintain a good and healthy diet‚ therefore it is important for staff to promote healthy eating to both children and parents. Having and maintaining a healthy diet during childhood can improve the child’s concentration and behaviour‚ it makes it a lot easier to
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Amanda Hopwood Cache Level 2 in Diploma in Children’s Care‚ Learning and Development Pin/Enrolment Number – 30169038 ULN – 6939676189 Assessor – Jennifer Hughes Assurer – Helen Tweddle SHC 21 Introduction to equality & inclusion in health‚ social care or children 7 young people settings 1.1 –Explain what is meant by: Diversity - means is to understand that each child/young person is individual‚ unique and different i.e.‚ it could be the differences in race‚ heritage‚ customs‚ beliefs
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Nora Thomson Children and Young People with Additional Support Needs DF55 34 12.10.2012. Part A Dyspraxia Definition Problems caused by dyspraxia‚ also known as developmental co-ordination disorder. Dyspraxia specifically relates to the development of a child’s motor skills (their ability to make smooth‚ co-ordinated movements). Causes and incidence The exact causes of dyspraxia in children are unknown‚ it is thought to be caused by a disruption in the way messages from the brain are
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Explain how observations of babies‚ children and young people contribute to planning. “What are observations? An observation is a piece of work in which the child’s words and actions are recorded in great detail. This child’s actions are then analyzed by the practitioner. It is about looking and listening to children. A bit like being a scientist we collect information or data process it and draw up conclusions from it.” (Class Hand out) An important part of a practitioner’s role is recording
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