Cyp 3.1 2.3
CYP Core 3.1-2 Task 3
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‘Understanding Child Development – Theorists’
How their theories influence current practice with children and young people.
Skinner – Operant Conditioning
Skinner believed that learning is influenced by reward and punishment. Behaviour is affected by positive reinforcement. He believed children will repeat experiences that are enjoyable and stay away from those that are not.
This influences current practice with children and young people as a variety of reward systems are in place by the teacher, teaching assistant and the school as a whole. Stickers, reward charts, table points, certificates etc are issued to students for positive behaviour and work. Along with this warnings, time outs and other consequences are given for negative behaviour. As a result, when children see that they are praised for their good work, they are more likely to repeat this.
Bandura – Social Learning Theory
Bandura believed that children copy others and they will copy adults that they like. He stated that a child affects and is affected by their environment and how we respond to a child will affect their behaviour.
This can be seen by adults being positive role models for …show more content…
Breakfast clubs are provided to make sure that those most in need have a sufficient breakfast to start off their day. Lunch clubs are their to provide a safe and secure environment for children to play in if they feel insecure in the main playground. The use of circle time in the classroom can provide children with an opportunity to talk about certain issues, knowing this is a safe and secure place to express themselves. Extra-curricular activities provided during and after school help students to build their confidence and see what they can achieve. They also provide an opportunity to belong to a group and have esteem from
(2.3)
‘Understanding Child Development – Theorists’
How their theories influence current practice with children and young people.
Skinner – Operant Conditioning
Skinner believed that learning is influenced by reward and punishment. Behaviour is affected by positive reinforcement. He believed children will repeat experiences that are enjoyable and stay away from those that are not.
This influences current practice with children and young people as a variety of reward systems are in place by the teacher, teaching assistant and the school as a whole. Stickers, reward charts, table points, certificates etc are issued to students for positive behaviour and work. Along with this warnings, time outs and other consequences are given for negative behaviour. As a result, when children see that they are praised for their good work, they are more likely to repeat this.
Bandura – Social Learning Theory
Bandura believed that children copy others and they will copy adults that they like. He stated that a child affects and is affected by their environment and how we respond to a child will affect their behaviour.
This can be seen by adults being positive role models for …show more content…
Breakfast clubs are provided to make sure that those most in need have a sufficient breakfast to start off their day. Lunch clubs are their to provide a safe and secure environment for children to play in if they feel insecure in the main playground. The use of circle time in the classroom can provide children with an opportunity to talk about certain issues, knowing this is a safe and secure place to express themselves. Extra-curricular activities provided during and after school help students to build their confidence and see what they can achieve. They also provide an opportunity to belong to a group and have esteem from