1.5 Theories of Childhood Development

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Lesson 1.5: Theories of Childhood Cognitive and Social Development

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​Today's objectives:
1) Define CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

2) Identify the features of different cognitive and social development theories

3) Explain how theories of childhood and social development support overall childhood development

Open Ended

What is something you do well that you couldn't do 5-10 years ago? Ex: Riding a bike, meeting new people, writing stories

​Right! You can do things today that you couldn't do as well (or at all) 5-10 years ago!

That's because you are DEVELOPING.
-->Changing in your physical, mental, social, and emotional abilities.

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​Childhood development:
How a child develops as they age.

​​This doesn't just mean how a child changes physically. It also includes, how they develop:

1) Socially
2) Emotionally
3) Cognitively

​What do you think these mean?

Case study: ​Harry used to feel VERY angry when other kids wanted to play with him.
Overtime, he learned how to be friendly and share.
Now, Harry has many play mates.


This is an example of GROWTH in what type of childhood development?
A) Social development
B) Cognitive development
C) Physical development
D) Emotional development

Match

Match the following with their definition.

• Ability to think abstractly and solve problems

• Ability to develop stable relationships with peers.

• Ability to regulate their emotions and understand the emotions of others.

• Ability to show specific motor and body changes as they age

• How a child develops as they age

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

• COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

• SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

• EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

• CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

​Psychiatrists and child development professionals have different opinions about HOW a child develops in each of these stages.

Now we are going to look at some of the most famous theories.

As you listen, take note:
What do you agree with? What do you not?
You, like many, may take bits of one theory and blend them with bits of another theory.

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According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which stage are you in right now?

Match

Match the following stages with what they mean

• Making sense of their surroundings. Understanding that their actions have impacts.

• Using symbols and language to represent objects. Engaging in pretend play.

• Thinking logically about concrete events. Understanding the concept of conservation.

• Developing abstract reasoning. Formulating hypotheses and testing them.

Sensorimotor Stage (birth to 2 yo)

Preoperational Stage (2yo - 7 yo)

Concrete Operational Stage (7 ya -11 yo)

Formal Operational Stage (12 yo+)

• Sensorimotor Stage (birth to 2 yo)

• Preoperational Stage (2yo - 7 yo)

• Concrete Operational Stage (7 ya -11 yo)

• Formal Operational Stage (12 yo+)

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements BEST describes the process through which children learn through the social learning theory?

• Children learn by memorizing facts and figures.
• Children learn through direct instruction only.
• Children learn best in isolation without social interaction.
• Children learn by observing and imitating others.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most closely describes the concept of the zone of proximal development?

• The range of tasks a learner can perform with guidance but not yet independently.
• The range of tasks a learner can perform independently without any help.
• The tasks a learner can do only with complete assistance from others.
• The skills a learner has already mastered without any guidance.

Open Ended

What does the attachment style a child forms with their caregiver influence later in life? If you are unsure, take time to think or look up some ideas.

Open Ended

What is one thing that stood out to you today?