Based on relevant reading and personal experience outline the theoretical rationale for play in the development of young children. This essay will outline the theoretical rationale for play in the development of young children. Boushel‚ Fawcett and Selwyn (2000:57) state‚ ‘Play is not easily defined...’ Play means different things to different people. Rubin‚ Fein and Vandenberg (1983) {cited in Hughes‚ 2010} suggest play should be intrinsically motivated‚ freely chosen‚ pleasurable‚ non literal
Premium Jean Piaget Theory of cognitive development
Development Researchers have difficulty defining this term but perceptual-motor‚ sensory-motor processes and their effect upon growth‚ development‚ and learning has been extensive studied. Perceptual motor development is based on the works of Piaget‚ Gesell‚ and Montessori. Empirical Research • Importance of active movement for optimal motor development – Held & Hein dark environment study with Kittens indicated that active kittens acquired normal depth perception versus inactive. – Individuals must attend
Free Sense Perception Motor control
John Amos Comenius In 1492‚ Columbus sailed the ocean blue. However‚ the Mayflower with the pilgrims did not reach the Americas until the late 1620’s; nearly a century later. This century in Europe was marked with revolution and change. Reformists could be found nearly everywhere‚ despite the Catholic Church’s best attempts to stop this reformation. One such reformist‚ John Amos Comenius‚ was a teacher‚ a priest‚ and a writer. Writing over 200 educational books‚ his works included the first texts
Premium Education
and the “new school” theories of education. To achieve this atmosphere‚ I would incorporate aspects of the High/Scope Method‚ Erikson’s theory of Psychosocial Development‚ Maslow’s Multiple Intelligences‚ and sensory materials prevalent in the Montessori School. Classroom Environment Geared towards the current stages of development of the child‚ my program would utilize the broad and realistic educational experiences that are designed to promote a constructive process of learning. Theme-related
Free Learning Developmental psychology Erikson's stages of psychosocial development
Piaget’s theories of the 5 developmental stages‚ of a child. Planning and Scheduling of the observation The T.C child is aged 4‚ he is in the Montessori class‚ from 9am to 12pm and stays in the playroom in the afternoons until 5pm when his mother picks him up. The Observation will take place in the Montessori room and playroom. There will be 2 Montessori teachers present and myself. I do my work experience in the setting three times a week and I can do an observation in any of the days I am present
Premium Developmental psychology Jean Piaget English language
was a pre-school room. It is a bright‚ friendly room with lots of art work‚ made by the pre-school children on the walls. There are also some educational posters on the walls‚ a home corner and a reading/quiet time corner. There is a lot of Montessori educational material on the shelving units in the room. The 4 children with the group that I am observing are all attending the service on a full time basis‚ i.e. 8.30am – 5pm‚ Monday to Friday. Child A‚ male‚ the 2nd youngest‚ on which I
Premium Writing Communication Language
Summarise two recognized learning theories and explain their relevance to forest school. A learning theory can be defined as being a set of concepts which attempt to describe how people learn and develop (Dunn‚ 2000). Behaviourism. This theory takes an objective approach to observing quantifiable events and behaviour and has a focus on measurable outcomes. Watson (1878-1958) suggested that our learning and behaviour are controlled by the experiences we are exposed to and our response to them
Premium Learning Educational psychology Reward system
As a result of the work of many Educational Psychologists-over many years-various explanations of learning styles have evolved. All of these studies were undertaken to determine how we as humans learn. "In its broadest sense‚ learning can be defined as a process of progressive change from ignorance to knowledge‚ from inability to competence‚ and from indifference to understanding....In much the same manner‚ instruction-or education-can be defined as the means by which we systematize the situations
Premium Intelligence Psychology Educational psychology
Section A: the role of the practitioner in providing play and learning opportunities. E1- Collate evidence which describes the role of the practitioner in meeting children’s learning needs. Case study 1 – Mark - a 2 year old boy The EYFS states that Mark should be developing at certain level for his age and stage. Marks personal‚ social and emotional development as a unique child‚ should be that he is interested in others play and starts to join in. As Marks key person I will support him
Premium Term Time Play
DECE 601 – INSIGHTS INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WITH PSYCHOLOGY AND GUIDANCE Introduction to Early Childhood Education provides an introduction and overview of the field of early childhood education with an emphasis on historical influences‚ developmental theory‚ parenting perspectives‚ and the educational needs of young children. It also includes psychological study and analysis of preschool children‚ special study of personality factors in children‚ and emphasizes on guidance
Premium Early childhood education Kindergarten