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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activities accordingly. Piaget’s theory has also influenced the way professionals manage children’s behaviour. For example the rewards or incentives system for good behaviour. Vgotskys theory has had an impact on early works frameworks in England and Scotland. He stressed the importance of social learning both by caregivers and peers. He believed that children learnt through interaction. Frameworks support this by encouraging children to work together to complete tasks. Teachers will work alongside
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Positive behaviour Definition Behaviour that tends to satisfy the desires of the respondent is Positive Behaviour . It will become apparent that by this definition some positive behaviour may lead to antisocial (so called “negative”) responses and hence is not recommended. Furthermore‚ some behaviour that is itself socially acceptable and apparently positive is not‚ by this definition‚ actually positive because it does not tend to satisfy the desires of the respondent. The reverse is also true:
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Every school must produce a range of policies which formally set out guidelines and procedures for ensuring equality. These policies must take account the rights of all children and young people. The policies in place work to ensure equality and inclusion; this can be conducted through the teaching and learning that occurs in the setting. However‚ the policies must also pay regard to the values and practice which are part of all aspects of school life. All work with children should be underpinned
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The awareness of communication‚ positive relationships‚ policies and legislation‚ in the school setting. The awareness of communication‚ positive relationships‚ policies and legislation‚ in the school setting. Introduction. This essay is to identify the different ways people communicate while trying to build positive relationships and to explain how communication affects relationships with adults and children in the school setting. When referring to children I will be focusing on the 5-11 age
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Understand How to Support Positive Outcome for Children and Young People. Outcome 2: Understand how practitioners can make a positive difference in outcomes for children and young people. Question 1: Identify the positive outcomes for children and young people that practitioners should be striving to achieve. As we already discussed this in one of the five outcomes in Every Child Matters. As a qualified child care worker I should be aware and make positive contribution in the entire are of child
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promoting positive behaviour policy in place‚ which dictates the procedures that should be followed and be consistently used in our practice. The person that has overall responsibility for the management of behaviour is the setting manager‚ Helen Jacklin. The policy also states that we will attend relevant training to help us understand and guide appropriate models of behaviour‚ implement the settings behaviour procedure which includes the stepped approach‚ and have the necessary skill to support other
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Authority believes that promoting positive behaviour is more productive in behaviour management than the use of physical or verbal punishment for challenging behaviours. The use of praise‚ positive feedback to children‚ incentive and reward schemes are all integral to promoting positive behaviour. Praise and positive feedback could be given in many ways. These may include the following: o A quiet word or encouraging smile. o Acknowledgement of positive behaviour in family meetings/get-togethers.
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There are many different theories of development that help us to understand children’s behaviour‚ reactions and ways of learning. All equally important as they influence practice. To begin with there is Piaget’s constructivist theories which look at the way in which children seem to be able to make sense of their world as a result of their experiences and how they are active learners. He also suggested that as children develop so does their thinking. Piaget’s work has influenced early years settings
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TDA 2.9 Support Children and Young People’s Positive Behaviour • AC2.1 Describe the benefits of encouraging and rewarding positive behaviour It is important that the adult influences of the classroom recognise and praise the positive behaviour of individual pupils – especially those who struggle to maintain good behaviour and tend to be told off more than others. It is also essential to praise constant good behaviour (from pupils who never misbehave) to avoid the development inappropriate behaviour
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