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Chapter 3 of the Observation and Analysis of Children's Behavior, Second Edition, includes the overall view of children's development from different perspectives, the significance of child development theory to the observation of children's behavior, and the use of child development theory to interpret children's behavior.
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Use child development theory to scientifically observe young children
1. A holistic view of early childhood development from different perspectives
Section 1 Holistic View of Early Childhood Development
(1) A holistic view of early childhood development from a psychological perspective
physiological structure
It is organically composed of various systems and is indivisible. Functionally, the systems interact with each other to jointly support the operation of the living body.
psychological structure
cognition
language
mood
Sociality, etc.
The organic unity of physical and mental development
Physiology and psychology together constitute a complete life body. Both are indispensable. Physiology and psychology interact and influence each other.
Therefore, in the development process of young children, the unity and harmonious development of body and mind are important educational purposes.
(2) A holistic view of early childhood development from the perspective of preschool pedagogy
educational goals
The "Guide" points out: "Children's development is a whole, focusing on the interpenetration and integration between fields and goals, promoting the comprehensive and coordinated development of children's body and mind, and should not pursue the development of one or several aspects one-sidedly." (Attention. holistic development of young children)
educational content
The "Outline (Trial)" emphasizes that: the content of kindergarten education is broad and enlightening, children's learning is comprehensive and holistic, the categories of kindergarten education content are relative, and the focus process should be integrated so that Children learn vividly, lively and proactively through real and meaningful activities and gain complete experiences. (Integration and comprehensiveness of educational content)
education form
Kindergarten education mainly adopts theme activities and field curriculum models, using various games to comprehensively and integratedly present knowledge in the five major fields in early childhood education and teaching activities. It adopts a comprehensive rather than subject-based education form and pays attention to the integrity of children's development. Also contributes to the overall development of young children
educational evaluation
Kindergarten education advocates process-oriented and comprehensive evaluation. The evaluation content takes into account five major areas and does not only focus on learning skills.
(3) A holistic view of early childhood development from the perspective of the relationship between individuals and groups
Although each child is an independent individual with its own unique development characteristics, there is identity and regularity in the development of children, and the laws of individual development are embedded in the development laws of group children.
The educational goal is not the development of individual children, but should be oriented to all children, so that all children can achieve comprehensive, harmonious and reasonable development as a whole.
(4) A holistic view of young children’s development from the perspective of individual development characteristics
Individual development strengths and weaknesses and their unity
Multiple intelligence theory: Children's intelligence is different. Each child has its own advantageous intelligence and unique combination of intelligence, and has potential that can be developed and tapped.
Therefore, it is necessary to establish a holistic view of children's development. Don't just focus on children's strengths or weaknesses. We should take into account both the highlights and deficiencies in children's development to promote the comprehensive and harmonious development of children.
2. Use holistic view to observe children’s behavior
Section 1 Holistic View of Early Childhood Development
Children's learning is comprehensive and holistic, and children's development is multi-faceted and three-dimensional.
Early childhood learning and development mainly include five major areas. These five areas are like five fingers, cooperating with each other to form a complete palm. Learning in any one area must work together with other areas.
Section 2. The significance of child development theory to the observation of young children’s behavior
Correct understanding of child development theory
There are several misunderstandings in observers’ understanding and application of child development theories.
Theory is useless
Theory and standards
abuse theory
The significance of child development theory to the observation of young children’s behavior
Provide scientific basis for designing observation programs
Provide theoretical support for capturing and analyzing young children's behavior
Provide reference for proposing appropriate educational strategies
Section 3: Using child development theory to interpret young children’s behavior
Theoretical Interpretation of Young Children’s Cognitive Development Levels
Piaget's theory of cognitive development
0-2 years old: sensorimotor stage: relying on movements to adapt to the environment
Differentiation of sensation and movement
Object permanence (9-12 months)
delayed imitation
practice games
2-7 years old: Pre-operational stage: Frequent use of representational symbols to replace external things
Animism
egocentric consciousness
Not conserved
Irreversible, rigid
symbolic game
7-11 years old: concrete operational stage
conservation
rigid
Go away from self-centeredness
regular game
11-16 years old: formal operation stage
abstract logical thinking
hypothetical thinking
reasoning by analogy
Reversibility, compensation, flexibility
Theoretical Interpretation of Children's Language Development Level
Language development in early childhood, especially the important period for oral language development
Pronunciation accuracy gradually improves
In terms of vocabulary, the number of words continues to increase
Grammar: Master various basic grammatical structures and further develop expression skills
In terms of language representation: external → internal speech, and gradually mastering written language
Theoretical Interpretation of Children's Emotional Expressions
mood
Subjective feelings
related physiological responses
cognition
goal or desire to take action
The significance of emotions to individual development
organizing and mediating behavior
Emotions influence individual cognitive processes
Emotions affect interpersonal communication
emotional understanding
emotional understanding
self-conscious emotions
emotion regulation
emotion regulation
internal regulation
external regulation
Theoretical Interpretation of Children's Social Development
Bandura's social learning theory
Imitator Acquire through observation and imitation, emphasizing the role of observational learning in the acquisition of individual behaviors
example
environment