Phillip Ashley 7/06/15 Explain the functions of assessment in learning and development – include initial‚ formative and summative assessment. (1.1) The fundamental function of assessment in learning and development is to ensure that learning has taken place. The role of the assessor is to evaluate the nature‚ ability or quality of a candidate against a set of criteria (informal) or to check that legal standards have been met (formal). The first step is to conduct an initial assessment at
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The Theory of Psychosocial Development In order to design a family oriented commercial that will target a family member at various stages in life I will first need to explain Erikson’s psychosocial theory for development. I will start by defining and describing each stage of Erikson’s theory‚ and then give an analysis of a character that best shows these stages. Doing so will help the advertising firm of the amusement part to develop a commercial targeting various developmental stages. Erikson’s
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Theories of cognitive development: Assignment one. ‘Compare and contrast the cognitive theories of the theorists – Piaget‚ Vygotsky & Bruner‚ criticising the basis of each theory’ This essay will be comparing and contrasting the cognitive theories and approaches of Piaget‚ Vygotsky and Bruner. The cognitive approach is based on how as individuals process information‚ past experiences‚ memory and perception. A definition of cognition is “how we consider information that we perceive from our
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literature of the different frameworks/models proposed by different researchers and eventually propose a framework of choice which will help leaders to better manage their Human Capital (HC) and understand how to incorporate HR policies into everyday decision making and long term planning. First we start by defining Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM). We then look into what purpose it serves in an organisation. Then we look into the different models of SHRM how these models compare with each
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CYP Core 33 6.1 Explain how to support children and young people’s self-confidence and self-esteem It is important to support children’s confidence and self-esteem because it will help them grow into confident adults. Support will add value‚ faith and confidence and they will be more likely to lead a happy and productive adult life. Self-esteem is a way a child feels about themselves. Everyone has it in different degrees. A child with high self-esteem generally feels good about themselves
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theorypdf_ico This essay shall discuss two theories of development – modernisation and dependency theory (MT and DT). In this limited space‚ I shall narrow my analysis down to two of the staunchest representatives of each camp: Walt W. Rostow and André G. Frank. Also‚ because it is impossible to discuss their broad publications‚ I shall subject only the very core of their theories to scrutiny here. After (1) a quest for the shared assumptions of both theories‚ this account will discuss (2) Rostow’s
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Understand how to safeguard the well-being of children and young people. 2.1 It is important to safeguard children and young people in a setting to ensure they can feel safe and secure. We must protect children and young people from abuse or neglect‚ ensure they stay safe and healthy and continue to develop well. 2.2 It is important to have a child centred approach so that the child’s feelings are experiences are taken into account and therefore any further distress can be avoided. 2.3
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transitions with respect to childhood and adolescence and how this can influence practice by:” 1) Critically compare the key concepts of models/theories associated with childhood and adolescence (1.1) – Bowlby‚ Winnicott‚ Klein‚ Erikson. In the first part of my essay I will critically compare the key concepts of theories of Klein‚ Winnicott‚ Bowlby and Erikson associated with childhood and adolescence and also relate them to Freud and his theories. Melanie Klein regarded herself as a Freud’s orthodox
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Piaget’s Theory of the development of children Have you ever thought of how a child’ mind works and how they learn? Well Jean Piaget has‚ he developed the theory that all children learn through four different stages of development. The stages he unveiled are; sensorimotor‚ preoperational‚ concrete operations‚ and formal operations. He believes that each stage is just built on the previous‚ and I highly agree with this theory of development. Each stage he developed is also arranged into an age sequence
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CYP CORE 3.1 (3.4) How different types of interventions can promote positive outcomes for children and young people where development is not following the expected pattern. Occupational Therapist An Occupational Therapist will come into school and work with children who may have difficulties with gross or fine motor skills. They assess the needs of a child and provide advice for what can be done for the child to help them with any difficulties. For example; they may recommend special equipment/aids
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