Guest Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Hi its Tink here ! having abit of trouble with some theory behind my observations, I wonder if anybody could give me any theorists connected to children regarding Personal, social, emotional development or any good books that would help me within this subject. Many thanks !!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Hi Tink, not sure if this will help but iam currently doing my Nvq 4 and i came across the Maslows Hierarchy of needs! ( Abraham Maslow 1908-1970). He talks about if physcological needs are not met the consequences have an impact on every aspect of our development. For example we need Food, Warmth, Shelter to function! We need to feel safe and loved etc. If you type it in Google you can get lots of bits and bobs! Hope that helps!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_8623 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Bandura's Social Learning Theory - Children learn by copying, imitating or through example. Piaget and Freud - believed children progressed through different stages as they mature. Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive Development - said children were mainly influenced by culture and society. He also suggested that adults needed to extend children's learning to enable them to reach their full potential. He called this the Zone of Proximal Development (typical of a scientist really- why use one word when 4 will confuse just as well!!!!) Piaget identified 4 stages of cognitive development:- 1. Sensori-motor stage (0-2yrs) 2. Pre-operational stages (2-7) 3. Concrete operational stage (7-11) 4. Formal operation stage (11-15) John Bowlby developed the Theory of Attachment - maternal attachment is essential for healthy psychological development. Skinner's Theory of Reinforcement - he suggests that children learn if their efforts are reinforced in some way. There are others, too numerous to mention. I found 'Google' to be a good friend at these times. All you ever needed to know but were afraid to ask!! Good luck Tink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Leuven is the one behind "a box full of feelings" wellbeing v involvement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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