Four Theories Of Development Influence Current Practice

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How do these theories of development influence current practice? Piaget - Adults should provide a play based curriculum and a stimulating environment through which children can construct their own knowledge and understanding. The adult should not intervene unnecessarily in children’s play as play should be child-led. * This theory influences current practice because we provide a play based curriculum which is the Early Years Foundation Stage. This covers: communication & language, physical development, and personal, social and environmental development. Bandura - Adults should provide a positive role model for children through what they say and do as children will copy adults. * The teachers in the classroom are very aware…show more content…
This make's the child very happy and like to continue or add more to what they have done. It also makes them feel good about themselves. Praises are very important when working with children because it also helps the develop their morals. Negative behaviour will be ignored as long as there is no health and safety risk. A tantrum will be ignored by the teachers but if a child is expressing negative behaviour such as hitting, they will then be told to stop in a firm voice (not shouting) Vygotsky - Adults should provide a play based curriculum and engage with children in play activities to extend their learning. Children also learn from their peers. There should be a balance between child-led and adult-led play. This is central to the Early Years Foundation Stage. * This theory is very accurate to everyday life in the nursery. The children are playing and exploring in a room which is set up with the according to the curriculum , they are free to play how they like at their own pace. Teachers should not tell the child how to play. for example, the teacher should not force the child to push a toy car to follow the road pattern. But if the child is using the toy in the wrong way like throwing it, then the teacher can correct him. The children also learn from their peers when playing by hearing their speech and watching what they are
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