Assignment Problem:
An essay which outlines and critiques major developmental theories underpinning the development and learning of young children
Please choose at least 3 theories of development
J. Piaget
E. Erikson
L. Vygotsky
U. Bronfenbrenner
H. Gardner
1. Introduction:
- In this essay, Piaget's theory of cognition will be examined ... A critique of this theory will then be conducted to . (3 theories minimum)
2. Body:
- What does each selected theory say about child development?
- How is this relevant for teaching? And for young children's learning?
Some of the weak points in this theory are ...
- (Do this for each chosen theory)
3. Conclusion:
In this essay, Piaget's theory of cognition was examined ... As seen above, this theory ... Some of the shortcomings of these theory were highlighted. For example, ... In conclusion, it can be said that this theory ...
"Given that students are expected to include evidence and examples from a variety of sources in assignments, it is to be expected that academic work will always contain matches resulting in a 'similarity index" (Australian National University, 2015, p. 1)
2000 word