[pic]Theories of Child Development and Learning [pic] Several theories of child development and learning have influenced discussions of school readiness. Three have had profound impact on kindergarten readiness practices. These three theories include the maturationist‚ environmentalist‚ and constructivist perspectives of development (Powell‚ 1991). Maturationist Theory The maturationist theory was advanced by the work of Arnold Gessell. Maturationists believe that development is a biological process
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UNIT 1 Assignment 1 – child and young person development Give at least three examples of transitions that affect MOST children and young people and three examples of transitions that affect SOME children and young people‚ show how the transition may affect their behaviour and development. 1/ NURSERY - Separating from the family every morning may be difficult for both children and parents‚ especially the mothers. This transition brings a lot of changes into family life and may cause some angry
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and young person development The principles of child and young person development Children and young people’s development is holistic with each area being interconnected. I always remember to always look at the ‘whole’ child or young person. You need to look at all areas of their development in relation to the particular aspect of development or learning you are focusing on. For example‚ when observing a young person’s writing skills as well as looking at their intellectual development you
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CACHE CYPWD Level 3 candidate pin:30196060 SHC 31: Promote communication in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings 1. Identify the different reasons people communicate. People communicate for a number of different reasons including: • To get to know each other • To share information • To provide someone else with information 2. Explain how communication affects relationships in the work setting. We communicate in a two different ways‚ verbal and
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What is the Impact of disability on children’s experiences of childhood? Every child matters and the quality of life of disabled children. This assignment explores the perceived quality of life of children with disabilities‚ and the impact of the United Kingdom Government ‘Every Child Matters’ initiative. The World Health Organisation (WHO) define quality of life as ‘ the individual’s perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live
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words for Task 2 Know how care is provided for looked after children and young people P2‚ D1 Legislation/legal framework: relevant to home country; relevant sections from‚ eg United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) 1989‚ Every Child Matters (ECM) 2003‚ The Children Act 1989‚ 2004‚ The Human Rights Act 1998‚ The Data Protection Act 1998‚ Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Parents 2000‚ Common Assessment Framework (England);
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Unit 1. Understanding child and young persons development Children and young people are different in many ways especially in their growth and development. However‚ they have similar patterns which as parents‚ healthcare professionals and school practitioners we must be aware of. For instance‚ we can observe a child’s physical development and communication skills to examine if the child is at the correct stage at the correct age. Other things we may look out for are the social aspects and emotional
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- DR RUFAI CURRENT PROBLEMS OF EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA The height the educational system in any given nation attains is a function of the attention the government and other stake holders pay to the sector. The development of the educational sector in Nigeria has been bedeviled by a variety of challenges‚ which have‚ in no small way retarded the educational development we’ve all been envisaging. Some of such problems‚ among others‚ are highlighted below: 1. ISSUE OF RESPONSIBILITY
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children’s development; it is highly related to one of the specific areas of development in the EYFS known as Expressive Arts and Design (although it does interlink with all the others). “Expressive Arts and Design involves enabling children to explore and play with a range of media and materials as well as providing opportunities and encouragement for sharing their thoughts‚ ideas and feelings through a variety of activities in art‚ music‚ movement‚ dance‚ role play‚ and design and technology”(1). There
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CU1569 Support the creativity of children and young people 1.1 Explain evidence‚ approaches and theories about the benefits of creativity for the well being of children and young people Nature or nurture This approach refers to whether creativity is something which comes naturally to some people or whether it is something that can be taught. Creativity as a process Graham Wallas proposed this five-stage model about how we solve problems. 1. Preparation – initial thoughts about a problem
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