Category: Cognitive Development

  • Cognitive Changes in Human Development

    Introduction Cognitive development is part of human development and refers to the abilities of individuals to acquire thinking, problem solving, concept understanding, information processing abilities and overall intelligence, (Oakley, 2004, p. 2). Various cognitive changes take place as people grow from infancy to childhood, teenage, adulthood and finally as they age. On the other hand,…

  • Cognitive Stages of Infant Development

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Reference Introduction Child development is one of the most important topics for any parent and for researchers who focus on studying the human psyche. Cognitive development is the evolution of all the mental processes by which the individual receives information about the world around him (Cavanaugh & Kail,…

  • Cognitive & Emotional Development in Children

    In their study, Frick et al. (2018) empirically determine that maternal sensitivity and sustained attention are important predictors of emotional development in newborns. Along with the infants temperament, the care environment is a significant aspect that determines the strengthening of cognitive skills at the initial stage of life. This suggests that with due attention to…

  • Cognitive Development Theories by Vygotsky and Piaget

    Table of Contents Similarities of Piaget and Vygotskys Theories Differences between Piaget and Vygotskys Theories The Implications of Piaget and Vygotskys Theories References Similarities of Piaget and Vygotskys Theories Both cognitive development theories of Piaget and Vygotsky believe that learning is a continuous process, starting from birth until the death of a person. Hence, learning…

  • Cognitive Development: Case Study on Student

    Introduction Cognitive development expands a human beings ability to process information, which involves acquiring conceptual resources, perceptual skills, language improvement, and other aspects related to brain maturation. It is the development of an individuals ability to think and understand. The term also refers to a field of study of neuroscience, psychology, and neuro pedagogy. In…

  • Piaget vs. Vygotsky: Theory of Cognitive Development

    Introduction There are two major approaches to understanding the cognitive behavior of children  continuous and discontinuous. Continuity theorists conceptualize a smooth-line development that occurs gradually. At the same time, discontinuity theorists believe that the road to maturity is a series of abrupt changes happening in stages (stepping stones), with one milestone preceding the next.…

  • Instruction Development for Students with Cognitive Disability

    Table of Contents Introduction Important Points and Result My Opinion and Conclusion References Introduction The very identity of further education in finding interventions with students with severe disabilities has been deconstructed from its original inception. The article describes several evidence-based practices that have been used over the years in trying to build more effective educational…

  • Cognitive Development: Piaget and Vygotsky

    Being a teacher who is able to maintain his or her students efforts to gain and develop a particular skill is not quite an easy task. I should have an in-depth understanding of how to provide students with the continuous and necessary support, which will result in significant achievements of pupils. Hence, it is essential…

  • Sex Education and Egocentrism: Cognitive Development

    Table of Contents Introduction Sex Education Egocentrism Conclusion References Introduction In the most difficult periods of a countrys development, the institution of the family shows high resilience and the ability to maintain its stability. Strengthening the moral foundations of the individual and the status of the family is a priority for society, and sexual education…

  • Sex Education and Egocentrism: Cognitive Development

    Table of Contents Introduction Sex Education Egocentrism Conclusion References Introduction In the most difficult periods of a countrys development, the institution of the family shows high resilience and the ability to maintain its stability. Strengthening the moral foundations of the individual and the status of the family is a priority for society, and sexual education…