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The Constructivist and Biophysical Models of Development

The Constructivist and Biophysical Models of Development. Or, how does your brain work? Or, how do you make sense of the world? . Define Constructivism Compare and contrast two constructivist models of learning – Vygotsky and Piaget Describe the biophysical model in detail

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The Constructivist and Biophysical Models of Development

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  1. The Constructivist and Biophysical Models of Development Or, how does your brain work? Or, how do you make sense of the world?

  2. Define Constructivism Compare and contrast two constructivist models of learning – Vygotsky and Piaget Describe the biophysical model in detail Evaluate the models using the framework presented in class When will you use this information? Quizzes Lab Preschool Observation Group Project Classes you’ll take later (ECE, Human Services) And, you’ll just be an overall smarter person. Goals of this Discussion

  3. Constructivist/Developmental Theory • Developmental and Cognitive • Perception is reality • Children develop through contact with the environment • Children are decision-makers • Emphasis is mutual problem-solving, purposeful learning and being able to take risks in a safe environment

  4. Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934) • First “discovered” in the late 1960s • Cultural/Historical Theory • Knowledge is constructed and socially mediated • Social context molds cognition • Learning and Development (maturation) are symbiotic • Language is critical to development

  5. Biologically-Based Stages to learning Fixed, but timing might vary Construction is superior to instruction Jean Piaget (1896-1980)

  6. Theories of Development Developmental and Cognitive Inclusive? Testable/verifiable? Predictive? Parsimonious?

  7. Biophysical Explanation • Behavior is based upon different biological agents • Biochemical • Neuroanatomical • Genetic 09/07/09

  8. Theories of Development • Biological/Biophysical • Inclusive? • Testable/verifiable? • Predictive? • Parsimonious?

  9. References for More Information • Alberto, P. A., & Troutman, A. C. (2009). Applied behavior analysis for teachers (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill-Prentice-Hall. • Bardova, E., & Leong, D.J. (2007). Tools of the Mind: The Vygotskian Approach to Early Childhood Education (2nd Ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill Prentice-Hall. • Mooney, C. G. (2000). Theories of childhood: An introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erickson, Piaget & Vygotsky. Beltsville, MD: Gryphon House. • Seefeldt, C., & Barbour, N. (1994). Early child education: An introduction. New York: Merrill McMillan.

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