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What are the theories of child development?
Background.
What is the constructivist theory in child development?
Constructivism’s central idea is that human learning is constructed, that learners build new knowledge upon the foundation of previous learning. This prior knowledge influences what new or modified knowledge an individual will construct from new learning experiences (Phillips, 1995).
What is Bowlby’s theory of child development?
Bowlby’s evolutionary theory of attachment suggests that children come into the world biologically pre-programmed to form attachments with others, because this will help them to survive. A child has an innate (i.e. inborn) need to attach to one main attachment figure. This is called monotropy.
Who developed child theory?
Jean Piaget (1896-1980) Piaget, the first to study children in a scientific way, focused on how children learned. He said that children go through four stages of thinking that shape how they see and learn about the world.
What is Cognitivism theory of learning?
Cognitivism is a learning theory that focusses on how information is received, organized, stored and retrieved by the mind. It uses the mind as an information processer, like a computer. Therefore, cognitivism looks beyond observable behaviour, viewing learning as internal mental processes.
What is Bowlby’s Monotropic theory?
Bowlby’s monotropic theory of attachment suggests attachment is important for a child’s survival. Attachment behaviors in both babies and their caregivers have evolved through natural selection. This means infants are biologically programmed with innate behaviors that ensure that attachment occurs.
What is a unique child?
A Unique Child Every child is a unique child, who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured Babies and young children mature in every area of development at their own pace and in their own individual ways.
Are We really attuned to each child as an individual?
We are taught to be attuned to each child individually and to value individualized instruction, but the research supporting our hyper-focus on differentiation is shaky at best.
What is the purpose of planning in childcare?
The planning process helps to set goals for children and aims for staff. It is directed at what children need and defines how the practitioners supporting them are going to provide for this effectively. Planning also means the environment is kept fresh and children are given new choices in their play.
Are the principles into practice cards linked to the revised EYFS?
The Principles into Practice cards on this page refers to the EYFS 2007, they are not linked to the Revised EYFS.