Each and every theorist showed stages of the societal awareness of how we learn and how the brain works. Vygotsky saw the importance and weight of culture and social bearing of learning and believed that social interaction leads not only to increased levels of knowledge, but that it actually changes a child’s thoughts and behaviours. Erikson saw advancement coming in a predetermined order, but the
Introduction I began this core with the idea that in comparison to adults, children could be somewhat limited in their capacity to make sense of their own experiences. I assumed that the procedures themselves would also be limited in there use. However as I examined the various case studies I soon came to realise that miecat procedures are not so much limited but adapted to meet the needs of younger people. This assignment will examine the adaptation and impact of miecat procedures in working with children, with particular focus on the concept of play and how this represents the child’s experiencing. Furthermore it will consider how children process meaning and examine how or if this is different from the process of adults.
This stage in Identity vs. Confusion and concerns adolescence children and the way they explore their independence and develop a sense of self. According to Erikson this stage of identity crisis is marked by rapid physical growth and hormonal changes, which take place between the ages of 12 and 18. In this stage Erikson believes that adolescence children go on a search for a new sense of continuity and sameness, and is concerned with the questions of
Erikson’s Theory of Development When psychologists discuss identity, they are alluding to the beliefs, ideals and values that help shape and aide an individual’s behavior (Cherry, 2014a). Development of identity is something that starts in childhood and becomes imperative during adolescence and, as per Eric Erikson, this proceeds throughout life (Cherry, 2014a). Continuing development as we age, our individual character gives everyone a facilitated feeling of self. Eric Erikson was an ego psychologist who developed one of the most popular and influential theories of development (McLeod, 2008). Centered on psychosocial development rather than psychosexual development, Erikson’s theory is influenced by Freud (Cherry, 2014a).
Theories of play must also distinguish between play and work, with play being activities the child initiates; work being the activities initiated or “required” by an adult (Bruce.p. 24). The child’s level of initiation and self-motivation are core components of play. According to Tina Bruce (1997.p.43), play can also be a means of providing feedback for adults on a child’s stage of learning or development. Play is the child’s way of learning and acquiring knowledge about self and the world in ways that are meaningful from the child’s point of view.
This can support the children's thinking and extend their learning. Practtitoners withing the setting role play how to be creative with divergent thinking. Model being creative, for example. Childen within the setting understand they have freedom to access all resources, but have also developed an understanding that it is important to put equipment back back where it belongs. (Montessori) within practice it is vital to practitoners to gain an understanding of how they support the childrens creativity and crititcal thinking, so often record how practitoners interact with children and then reflect upon it for future development and
Cognitive development focuses on how well the child processes information and can develop the processes around them, it connects the child’s thoughts through the movements they make. Psychoanalytical development believes that the Childs development and behaviours are driven by their unconscious thoughts and the Childs development is determined by events they experience in their early life. Humanist’s development is being aware that the child’s basic needs are being met and when met the child can build solid foundations to develop successfully and form positive relationships throughout their life and having a positive opinion of themselves with good self
Sigmund Freud differed from B.F. Skinner in terms of approaching human behavior. Sigmund Freud was a psychodynamic psychologist. His idea about human behavior and development shows that behavior throughout life is motivated by inner, unconscious forces, stemming from childhood, over which people have little control. He focused on the realm of the unconscious mind and the defense mechanism of repression. He created the clinical practice of psychoanalysis for curing the mind ailment-psychopathology.
To successfully fur fill the requirements I as the adult will have to provide and make resources accessible so that I can interact with the children and observe and reflect on each of the child’s learning experiences. By doing this I will be able to see what the children enjoy doing and how I can keep the child’s attention and concentration. To use the child centred approach you will have to look at every child as an individual with different strengths learning styles and interests as well as adapting to children who have learning difficulties or disabilities, to achieve this I will have to research their
Your views of the conscience and unconscious are looked at as the greatest contributions and help in understanding behavior and the problems of personality. The psychosexual stages of development are probably the most significant contribution to the development of personality. The stages of development beginning at infancy and going through ones entire life until old age is a key tool in understanding key developmental tasks and characteristics of the various stages of life. While all of your research and ideas have helped us to understand the human mind and body, I do agree that some of the information needs to be reanalyzed and updated. It is my understanding that you revised your theories many times as you worked to accumulate new data and research fresh insights.