Scientists work daily to find results, in anything and everything. Over the years numbers, statistics, etc. get better. Their research continues to help all over the world. For instance, many scientists analyze how the brain works at all different ages. This is beneficial for parents to learn how their child's brain works from birth and so on.
Throughout our lifetime, we grow and so does our brains. Starting with cognitive development. Cognitive development is a study in which focuses on a child's development. Even though we were all once children, it's difficult for us to put ourselves in our children's shoes and understand what they are thinking. The brain and cognitive development go hand and hand in which neurons and cerebral cortex play huge roles. (Woolfolk, pages 35-37)
Piaget's theory of cognitive development certainly had great impact on development. His four stages of cognitive development are infancy, early childhood to the early elementary years, later elementary to the middle school years, and high school and college. The question according to chapter 2 is do we all reach the fourth stage? (Woolfolk, page 53) I think yes we all do reach the fourth stage but again I think that some reach that stage later than others in the developmental area. That being said, there are definitely limitations to Piaget's theory. The trouble of getting to the stages at the appropriate time, underestimating children's abilities, and cognitive development and culture overall.
In chapter 3, it goes in depth about the self, social, and moral development which is something that I personally really enjoyed learning. Physical development was something growing up that was a struggle for me. I was always the smallest one in sports. My overall physical stature was tiny, skinny, small, etc. In other words, I developed a lot slower than others. This gave me challenges in my physical development, I didn't handle being smaller than others. It affected me in many ways. When it comes to social development, as a future teacher it may be tough for us to realize what students are going through. Whether it's at home with parents, in school with classmates, etc. The first thing for teachers is to be aware of what may be happening to this individual. In the end, as teachers, we need to understand that that child's overall social development could take a hit because of these reasons.
Piaget's theory of cognitive development certainly had great impact on development. His four stages of cognitive development are infancy, early childhood to the early elementary years, later elementary to the middle school years, and high school and college. The question according to chapter 2 is do we all reach the fourth stage? (Woolfolk, page 53) I think yes we all do reach the fourth stage but again I think that some reach that stage later than others in the developmental area. That being said, there are definitely limitations to Piaget's theory. The trouble of getting to the stages at the appropriate time, underestimating children's abilities, and cognitive development and culture overall.
In chapter 3, it goes in depth about the self, social, and moral development which is something that I personally really enjoyed learning. Physical development was something growing up that was a struggle for me. I was always the smallest one in sports. My overall physical stature was tiny, skinny, small, etc. In other words, I developed a lot slower than others. This gave me challenges in my physical development, I didn't handle being smaller than others. It affected me in many ways. When it comes to social development, as a future teacher it may be tough for us to realize what students are going through. Whether it's at home with parents, in school with classmates, etc. The first thing for teachers is to be aware of what may be happening to this individual. In the end, as teachers, we need to understand that that child's overall social development could take a hit because of these reasons.
Joe,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog post. My brother was the same you as, he was always the smallest growing up and he really struggled with it, people always thought we were twins even though I am two years younger than he is. It is so important for us as future educators to understand all of the different aspects of a child's social development in order to be the best teachers and help each child excel.
Hi Joe,
ReplyDeleteI can relate to your blog post as growing up I too was the "skinny kid." Luckily, I had an older brother and sister and their friends who took me under their wing. It is important for students to have a strong support system; however, as educators we must realize that some students may not have that support system at home and provide them with as much support and guidance as we can.
Eric
Joe, thank you for sharing this personal experience. It is true that a child's social and physical development can mature at different rates. A wise teacher who is observant can see when a student my need a little extra help or encouragement. As a child I always appreciated when teacher made a big deal out of something I was good at and encouraged me to build on those strengths.
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