2.3. Explain how theories of development and frameworks to support development influence current practice
Social Learning theory
The man behind the theory was Albert Bandura he believed that,
There are many avenues to learning, but one of the most direct, is simple observation. children learn best by example, whether it's a toddler imitating their mother talking on the phone or a high schooler picking up new slang words from his friends. Social learning theory holds that people learn by observing the examples of those around them, both good and bad.
Many behaviors, good and bad, can be learned through modeling.(copying) Parents and teachers can take advantage of social learning theory by providing children or young people with examples of desired behaviors.examples of behaviors that can be learned in current practice through modeling are reading, demonstrations of math problems, and even bravery or courtesy. Moral thinking is also influenced by observation and modeling. children and young people learn how to choose between right and wrong by watching adults make these decisions.
Cognitive
PIAGET – Cognitive Development
Jean Piaget’s theory was that children learn through experience and how they change their perception of things based on what they have learned or experienced. He believed that children have 4 stages of development. Sensorimotor, pre-operational, concrete operational & formal operational. He also believed that children are actively involved in their own learning.Piaget came to the conclusion that children were not less intelligent than adults, they simply think differently.
Example in current setting are during the art week the children have been painting. They can work out that although they only have a couple of the colours they can mix them up to create different colours.They also learn through experience using role play and real scenarios.
In the school role play areas are set up for the children to explore and use in the