Throughout this paper I’ll explore George and Simon’s development through various theoretical lenses. George and Simon are both 8-years old and are unrelated children who have been diagnosed with ADHD. The purpose of this paper is to explain how both George and Simon could have developed ADHD through a genetics lens‚ a learning theory lens‚ and through Bronfenbrenner’s theoretical lens. As well‚ I’ll explain how a Vygotskian theorist would think about supporting Simon and his family such that
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JDEVELOPMENT Development is based on the changes in our thoughts‚ feelings and our behaviour. If the change is lasting or relatively permanent‚ it is considered to be a developmental change. The environment can also influence our behaviour‚ feelings or thoughts‚ and change our development. Genetics can also be a factor in development. Moral development involves the gradual development of an individual’s concept of right and wrong. It includes the development of conscience religious values‚ social
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Observation of Child at Play Time: 6:04-6:38 Location: School field/Playground Child: Abigail‚ 72 months‚ girl Description: light red hair and freckles all over her face‚ very outgoing‚ talkative‚ and youngest out of two girls‚ loves to socialize‚ in the 1st grade. Observation: I walked up to the park where Abigail and her team were practicing. She was laying on the grass picking up a flower. She walks over to her dad and gives it to him. The whistle blows and she gets up and runs to the practice
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L.O CYP 3.1 1.2 The difference between sequence of development and rate of development. Children will usually follow the same pattern of development‚ the ages of which they reach them could vary depending on them as an individual as each child is unique and will develop at their own rate. Goals of development are given on a wide average of when the children may be expected to reach this particular stage. In schools some children stand out from the rest of the class because they have reached
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Evaluate the role of ZPD in a child’s development a.) How it has helped or aid the learner achieve his / her maximum development b.) Its implications for professional practice INTRODUCTION In this essay I am going to be arguing that ZPD’s role is to point to an important place or moment in the process of child development. My argument will also support the value of ZPD and its procedures as it aids the learner and progress across it. In order for the ZPD to be such a success‚ it
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grow up‚ they are constantly observing and practicing communication and oral language. What they know about oral language has an effect on the development of their literacy skills. "Students who had difficulty with early speech communication skills were believed to be at risk for reading and consequently writing" (Montgomery‚ 1998). Therefore‚ the development of oral language has an effect on the ways in which emergent readers develop literacy. Transcribed dialog taken from a personal interview
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Bayley’s research is used to this day regarding the physical development of babies and young children. Her research was entitled the ‘Bayley Scales of Infant Development’ and medical institutions use it to this day when measuring the growth of babies from 2 to 30 months. This research was drawn from 16 new born babies‚ where she monitored the motor and physical development. McGraw‚ who practiced at the same time as Bayley and who was also a child psychologist put her research into children’s muscle ability
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2.3 Some of the theories of development and how the frameworks to support development can influence practice: Jean Piaget (1896-1980) Jean Piaget believed that intelligence is a process that helps an organism adapt to its environment. His “Cognitive-Developmental Theory” suggested four major periods of cognitive development. Piaget’s influence created a revolution in human development theory. He proposed the existence of four major stages‚ or “periods‚” during which children and adolescents
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Holistic Development: The First month. Normative physical development. Gross Motor Skills. · The baby can lie down. · When placed on their front the baby turns their head to one side. · When in the sitting position‚ the head will lag‚back curves and head will fall. Fine motor skills. · The baby turns towards the light and stares at bright shiny objects. · The baby is amazed by faces and will stare at the carer. · The baby makes a tight fist. · The baby is startled by loud noises but
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Outcome 1: Understand the Expected Pattern of Development for Children and Young People From Birth to 19 Years Explain the Difference Between Sequence of Development and Rate of Development and Why The Difference is Important. All children develop at different rates‚ information and sources are only guidelines. These help to monitor what children can and can’t do at certain stages in their lives. It also helps to plan effectively to ensure the child gets the attention they need‚ in the areas in
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