Today we considered the following topics related to cognitive development in childhood:
1. What are some changes in the brain during childhood?
2. What are some of the theories of cognitive development in childhood?
3. Piaget's Theory of Childhood Cognitive Development
4. Vygotsky's Theory of Childhood Cognitive Development
5. Information Processing Theory
6. Theory of the Mind
Four theories we will study:
Piaget - supports the view that children develop more complex thinking skills as they mature.
Vygotsky - focuses on children interacting within their social and cultural environment
Information Processing - Mind is like a computer: based on the idea that humans process the information they receive, rather than responding to stimuli.
Theory of Mind - refers to children's growing understanding of their own mental states and those of others.
We also did an activity that showed us which is our dominant hemisphere of the brain. Your assignment was to reflect on whether the research was true to your experience and to find or create a cartoon/comic strip and relate it to one of the theories of cognitive development.
Remember: Friday, May 20, 2011 - Cognitive Theories Quiz
