2.2.6 Cognitivism Flashcards
Cognitive theory states that
Children need a cognitive understanding in order to use language
What does Piaget’s theory state
Children start life in a very egocentric way
What’s supports piaget’s theory
Notion of object permanence
What’s object permanence
When child can’t see something, to them it doesn’t exist
When is object permanence seen
When a child starts crying when a primary caregiver moves out of sight
Vygotsky’s theory proposes that …
Cognitive deficiency exists - zone of proximal development
Vygotsky’s work inspired…
Bruner to form his LASS
Challenges to cognitivism? 2
Children with learning difficulties and cognitive issues still learn to use language even expressing concepts beyond their understanding
Apes share similar cognitive development as humans in first years of life, but don’t acquire language
In the exam, you should look for…. (2)
Children trying to make sense of something on their own
Children not using certain language to express a concept that’s hard to understand
Who are 2 cognitive theorists
Piaget
Vygotsky
