Cognitive Development
The process humans acquire, organize and learn to use knowledge
cognitive development
Is the ability to manage and control thoughts, emotions and behaviors independently without the intervention of others.
self regulation
Talking to children about a wind chime moving because the wind is an example of a science strategy(weather) for which age group would this be appropriate?
infants
This theorists focuses on an individuals basic needs which must be met prior to reaching their full potential
Abraham Maslow- Hierarchy of needs
A mental representation of an associated set of ideas or actions (how we organize things in our brain)
Schema
when children begin talking to themselves through specific activities portrays what type of speech?
private speech
adjustment of preexisting concepts to new experiences
accomodation
during which area of cognitive development do children become more imaginative and realistic, think about things symbolically, about ages 2-7
Preoperational stage
this type of speech is developed when children talk about the different characteristics of dogs and cats, to their teacher and peers
social speech
No points- someone else gets a turn
Oops
This theorist says: children learn in four stages: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational , and formal operational
Jean Piaget
Using one object as another object, idea or action
Ex. a banana as a phone
Dramatic Play
adults being present to assist children and having a specific learning goal/target demonstrates which level of play
guided
Ethan and Nora are playing in the kitchen area of the classroom and then move to the reading area of the classroom. which type of play is being demonstrated
Free Play
the difference between what a learner can do without assistance or with assistance from a peer
Zone of proximal Development
Allowing children to attempt to solve problems, asking children questions which help in explaining and providing child-sized materials all promote this type of cognitive development
Problem solving/reasoning
puts objects in a container, begins to sort shapes and colors
infant to 3yr
This theorist focuses on the educational philosophy of self development in the classroom through hands on exploration, children leading their learning experiences, and creating a prepared environment
Maria Montessori
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This theorist says children learn through multiple intelligences (8 types)
Howard Gardner
This theorist says that when children are participating in a challenging and meaningful activity, cognition(learning) occurs
Lev Vygotsky
this type of development is demonstrated through playing games, which help children understand the concept of object permanence(knowing an object exists even if it's hidden)
Memory development
Blake is talking to a child about a family vacation the child took using photographs, which of the following area of cognitive development is being demonstrated?
Memory
copies letters, can print some numbers and letters
4-5 year old
This theorists suggests that the formal operational stage is at age 11 and up
Jean Piaget
An infant learning about the world by seeing, hearing, touching, objects still exist when out of sight (like Peek-a-boo)
sensorimotor stage
This theorist states that students microsystems (family) and macrosystems (culture) along with the environment promotes their learning experiences
Urie Bronfenbrenner
what age: Understands the concept of time
5 year old
Children adjust a new experience to fit prior concepts
assimilation
Mrs.Wright allows Sue and Johnny extra time on their Art project. Which method of cognitive development is demonstrated by Mrs. Wright?
Individualization
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Children between the ages of three and five are learning from each other in a preschool class. Which theorist would you suggest is portrayed in this statement.
Lev Vygotsky
allowing children to make their own choices, giving children the opportunity to control their feelings about what they choose to do, and providing children the opportunity to interact with the world around them are all ways to demonstrate learning through _______
play
This theorist developed 8 stages of development focusing building trust and mistrust
Erik Erikson
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