Compare and evaluate three significant learning and development theories In this assignment I will compare and evaluate three significant learning theories‚ these being; Behaviourism‚ Constructivism and Social Constructivism. This will include a clear presentation of; knowledge of these theories‚ a demonstration of the understanding of academic debates pertaining to these theories and by selecting three key aspects of these three theories‚ comparing and evaluating them. The three key aspects that
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scope to Piaget’s theory is Information Processing‚ in which human thinking is based on both mental hardware and mental software (Kail‚ Cavanaugh). A final theory on cognitive development was established by the Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934). Vygotsky proposed that development is a collaborative effort between child and partner. While these three theories attempt to explain a similar topic in different manners‚ each can be considered an important aspect to cognitive development in infancy
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Vygotsky’s theory indicated that development occurred through the interaction between a learner and the surrounding culture (Sigelman and Rider 2009). Based on Vygotsky’s theory‚ learning is a social process as it takes place through this interaction. Vygotsky came up with the notion of “zone of proximal development” which argued that with assistance children can accomplish tasks that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to do so independently. (Kravtsova 2009) Through the mentors and mentees‚ I have the pleasure
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2. Psychological Development a. Factors Governing Development Psychological development refers to reaching psychological‚ emotional‚ social and cognitive milestones as part of an individual’s personal growth. Although adults have their own psychological challenges as they move through life stages‚ psychological development in childhood is a series of particularly intense and rapidly encountered milestones. These processes are also closely related to physical growth and the appearance of physical
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Piaget: Champion of children ’s ideas. (2001‚ February). Scholastic Early Childhood Today‚ 15(5)‚ 43. Retrieved February 25‚ 2012‚ from ProQuest Education Journals. (Document ID: 67513774). -Deborah J Leong‚ & Elena Bodrova. (2001‚ January). Lev Vygotsky: Playing to learn. Scholastic Early Childhood Today‚ 15(4)‚ 48. Retrieved February 26‚ 2012‚ from ProQuest Education Journals. (Document ID: 65662073). -Caine‚ G.‚ Nummela-Caine‚ R.‚ & Crowell‚ S. (1999) Mindshifts: A Brain-Based Process for Restructuring
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7.) Urie Bronfenbrenner developed the ecological systems theory. If someone were to fail a test this theory would look at the socioeconomic factors such as family‚ intelligence‚ ethnicity‚ and other factors. Bronfenbrenner’s theory examines how an individuals self -perception can influence their behaviors. He developed a chronosystem to show the influences with the other systems. The macrosystem is the largest sector and describes the culture of how an individual lives. The exosystem is interconnected
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Reading Guide 2: Bullard pgs 10-15‚ Chs 10 & 12 [Due week 9] 1. What beliefs did Montessori‚ Piaget and Vygotsky have in common regarding young children? Montessori‚ Piaget and Vygotsky share many of the same philosophies when it comes to young children. All three individuals believe that children should actively construct their own knowledge through play. In addition‚ all three individuals agree that environment is important for constructing a free and open learning setting. 2. What did Reggio
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Quiz #1- Study Guide 1) One major difference between Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s theories is that Vygotsky emphasized that… Page Ref: 267 2) Which period of human development is the most rapid phase of change? Page Ref: 5 3) Piaget’s theory is described as a constructivist approach because Piaget… Page Ref: 224 4) Piaget based his sequence of development on… Page Ref: 224 5) Piaget used ___________ to study child and adolescent thought. Page Ref: 20 6) Preschoolers who create imaginary
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In our presentation we talked about the two learning theorists Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky‚ who are two different psychologists of cognitive constructivism. In my seminar paper I will talk about Jean Piaget and his theory. Jean Piaget developed his theory of cognitive development. When we think about the nature of children’s learning and thinking‚ it is mainly dominated by the ideas of Jean Piaget. Piaget’s theory was neglected for many years by psychologists. Is work was not took seriously
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predictions.” (Santrock‚ 2013‚ p.21) Having an understanding of child development is important for implementing developmentally appropriate practices. As educators‚ understanding the theories of Sigmund Freud‚ Erik Erikson‚ Jean Piaget‚ and Lev Vygotsky will inform our practices while making appropriate education decisions. Freud is a theorist who falls under the umbrella of psychoanalytic theories. His theory
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