References: Holah (n.d.) Samuel and Bryant (conservation) Study [Online]. Available at http://www.holah.co.uk/study-detail.php?slug=samuelbryant (Accessed 09 March 2013). The Open University (2006a) ‘Media Kit’ [DVD]‚ ED209 Child Development. Milton Keynes‚ The Open University. The Open University (2006b) Psychological Development and Early Childhood‚ Milton Keynes‚ The Open University.
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A small scale investigation into the development of ‘self concept’ in children‚ based on the findings of Rosenberg (1979)‚ using 2 participants of different age ranges. Abstract This investigation looks at the self descriptions of two child participants and how they develop with age using the findings of Rosenberg (1979) as a reference. Rosenberg found that the self descriptions of younger children‚ physical qualities were more prevalent‚ whereas older children focused on their inner beliefs
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that children’s thinking develops through a fixed set of stages. Finally‚ this essay will discuss how the later researchers have questioned Piaget’s theory. Hughes and Grieve (1980) have carried out new investigations by using ‘make sense’（cited in ED209 2005 Chapter 2‚ p.70）to the children. Donaldson (1978) devised new tests which made more sense to the children and experimental evidence for stages has been challenged. Constructivism is one of the four most important ‘Grand theories’ of development
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Within the field of child psychology much emphasis has been placed on the relationship and interactions of mother and child (Harris‚ 1998; Pinker‚ 2002). This essay intends to highlight the significance of another kind of interaction‚ that of the child and his/her siblings and peers‚ with the view to show how this type of interaction can have an impact on subsequent development. In the process‚ the essay will evaluate the research carried out and the evidence gained within this area by way of critical
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called Annie and a 16 years old from secondary school‚ called Kirsty. Both of them were from Milton Keynes. Materials The interviews were conducted by two members of the ED209 module team: Kieron Sheeby with the younger girl and Peter Barnes with the older girl. Procedure Two schools‚ one primary and one secondary‚
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Investigating the possibility of a developmental trend in the way that children describe themselves. Abstract This version of Rosenberg’s research into children’s self-descriptions analysed data from semi-structured interviews with two children; Annie (8) and Kirsty (16). The data was interpreted to ascertain whether‚ as in Rosenberg’s research‚ children’s self-descriptions show evidence of a developmental progression and whether locus of self-knowledge shifts from other to self as children
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2. Selley‚ N. (1973)‚ ‘Why do things float?’ in the Practical Assignment Booklet (2012)‚ p. 13-8. The Open University (2006). ED209 Child development‚ [DVD-ROM Media Kit: Part 3: Video Band 9: Floating and Sinking: Demonstration A (Daniel). Milton Keynes: The Open University. DVD00171 The Open University (2006) The Open University (2012) Practical Assignment Booklet‚ ED209 Child development: United Kingdom‚ p. 1-18.
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Why is play with siblings and peers important for children’s development? For some time play has been considered a vital activity for children in enabling them to develop and practice real social skills in a safe setting. Whilst interactions with adults can be very important it is often‚ due to the nature of the relationship‚ when children interact with peers and siblings that the potential for development through play becomes apparent. Play can be based either on complimentary or reciprocal
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The Open University. Murray and Stein (1991) cited in ‘ Disturbed and disturbing behaviour’‚ Woodhead‚ M.‚ Rhodes‚ S.‚ Oates‚ J. (eds) Psychological Development and Early Childhood‚ Oxford‚ Blackwell/ The Open University The Open University ( 2013) ED209‚ Child Development‚ DVD Media Kit‚ Part 2‚ Band 3‚ ‘Finding a way Marni and Renee‚ Oxford‚ The Open University. Vondra (1995) cited in ‘Parenting and Attachments’ ‚ Oates‚ J.‚ Lewis‚ C.‚ Lamb‚ M. (eds) Psychological Development and Early Childhood
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The early development of identity. In S. Ding‚ & K. Littleton‚ Children ’s Personal and Social Development (pp. 125-139). Milton Keynes: The Open University. The Open University (2006)‚ ED209 Child Development Methods and Skills Handbook (pp. 41-49). Milton Keynes: The Open University. The Open University (2010)‚ ED209 Child development Assignment Booklet (pp. 20-30). Milton Keynes: The Open University.
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