ASSIGNMENT The needs of the pediatric patient differ depending on age, as do the stages of development and the expected assessment findings for each stage. In a 500-750-word paper, examine the needs of a school-aged child between the ages of 5 and 12 years old and discuss the following: Describe the different physical characteristics/findings within […]
Briefly explain Piaget’s and Erikson’s theories of development. Who had a better theory of human development: Erikson or Piaget?
Piaget’s and Erikson’s theories of development. In a 1 to 2-page paper, address the following: Briefly explain Piaget’s and Erikson’s theories of development. Who had a better theory of human development: Erikson or Piaget? Offer detail to explain your choice. What tips would you give to someone who has just suffered a major loss, now […]
Discuss the importance of observing and analysing children’s symbolic play for us to understand their cognitive, social and emotional development.
Children’s symbolic play Discuss the importance of observing and analysing children’s symbolic play for us to understand their cognitive, social and emotional development. around 2400 words include theorists: Vygotsky, Piaget, Bruner There is a good evidence of good awareness of a range of relevant contextual factors Some discussion of how each of these may influence […]
Describe the educational principles derived from Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s theories. In your opinion, which is more applicable in an educational setting?
Educational Principles Respond to the following in a minimum of 300 words: Describe the educational principles derived from Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s theories. In your opinion, which is more applicable in an educational setting? Justify your answer. With reference
Why is it important for parents and teachers to understand child development theories? Which theorist did you identify most with? Why?
Essay questions 1. A 4 year old is playing in the sandbox using wet sand and saying he is making sand castles. He keeps filling the bucket without patting the sand down and then pouring the sand out from two feet above the ground. How would an adult following Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory respond? How would an adult following Piaget’s […]
Compare and contrast Piaget’s, Vygotsky’s, and the Information Processing theory’s approach to the mechanisms of cognitive change.
Compare and contrast Piaget’s, Vygotsky’s, and the Information Processing theory’s approach to the mechanisms of cognitive change (i.e., Piaget: disequilibrium, cognitive conflict, equal-status peer discussion, change through self-discovery, opportunities to practice new schema; Vygotsky: guidance by more knowledgeable person in ZPD assisting with things child can’t do independently, increasing internalization of self-guidance, reliance; Information Processing: […]
Create a summary of the developmental stage as viewed through the lens of one developmental theory we have studied across the course.
Integrating the Field of Developmental Psychology: A Review of the Literature Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review the age group / developmental stage you selected in Week 2 of the course. Remember, you must use this age group / developmental stage. The age group is Adolescence (13-18 years) You will then review the […]
How would you describe your social competence as a young child?
Use the theories of Erikson, Piaget, Vygotsky, Bandura, and Kohlberg to answer the following questions for grades 1 – 6 (you must include information about each theory in some part of your essay). How would you describe your social competence as a young child? Did it change over middle childhood (up until grade 6)? – […]