Theorists Flashcards
Bandura’s experiment
Bo Bo doll
Who said children see, children do ?
Bandura
What does ARMS stand for ?
Attention
Remember
Motivation
Skills
How to put Bandura’s theory into practice ?
Demonstrate good behavior - role model
Recognize that even it is bad behavior children will still copy.
Encourage children to try new experiences
Help children to learn manners and turn taking
What is Pavlov’s theory ?
Classical conditioning
What did Pavlov say ?
Children learn through association.
What is Pavlov’s experiment?
Dog experiment, with bells and salivating
How to put Pavlov’s theory into practice ?
Reward good behavior soon after it is carried out so children make the link between it.
Explain why reinforcements have been given.
What is Skinner’s theory ?
Operant conditioning
Positive and negative reinforcement
Punishment
Who did the rat experiment ?
Skinner
How to put Skinners theory into practice.
Reward good behavior soon after its carried out.
Use sticker charts or zone boards as a reward system
Sometimes you need to ignore bad behavior
What is Piaget’s theory?
Cognitive development
Children are active learners- learn through their own experiences and develop schemas
What are the 4 stages of development said by Piaget ?
Sensorimotor - 0-2, object permanence
Pre operational -2-7, uses symbols in play
Concrete operational - 7-11, begin to solve mental problems
Formal operational -11-15, think and manipulate ideas.
What are the 2 modes said by Piaget ?
Assimilation
Accommodation
How to put Piaget’s theory into practice.
Set up role play activities that children may have experienced.
Provide wide range of experiences to help children develop their thoughts
Group children according to their stage and age
Bandura’s theory
Social learning theory
Atheys theory
Children enjoy practicing learned skills to put into their long term memory.
What theory did Athey extend ?
Piaget’s cognitive development
How to put Atheys theory into practice ?
Repeat activities
Ask parents about child’s play and learning at home
Provide different resources for children
What is Vygotsky’s theory ?
Social constructivism - ZAD, ZPD,
MKO.
Vygotsky’s theory of ZAD AND ZPD
ZAD constantly extends each time a new piece of information is gained.. ZPD never reached
Who did Vygotsky say can help add to a child’s ZAD ?
Children can learn by being with, and supported adults and other children
How to put Vygotsky’s theory into practice
Provide opportunities for children to learn new skills
Identify a child’s current stage and plan next steps
Observe a child
Group children depending on their stage and age