C2- How Are Applying Theories Of Cognition language and communication helps practitioners understand their practice

Question 1

How does piaget theory of cognitive development influence practice?

Answer 1

To recognise that children learn at their own pace
To provide plenty of opportunities for exploration and play, so that children can develop their own thinking

Question 2

How does Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development influence practice?

Answer 2

To help children develop new skills, knowledge, or level of reasoning

Question 3

How old is Bruners is theoretical framework influence practice?

Answer 3

To help children, learn concepts and develop their reasoning and logic

Question 4

How does the information processing theory influence practice?

Answer 4

Help adults and parents support young children’s learning and understand why children may not always process information in the way we might have expected
To provide activities that are sensory active or visual to make progressing easier for young children

Question 5

How does Chomsky’s language acquisition device theory influence practice

Answer 5

Is to ensure that there are sufficient opportunities for meaningful and age/stage appropriate interaction
To support the language development of children who have an additional home language