Introduction:
Cognition pertains to the mind and how it works. It is a system made up of three parts: cognitive functioning, cognitive structure, and cognitive development. Thus, cognition refers both to what the child knows and how the child thinks. As educators, we must assess children frequently to guess what is happening in their minds based on what they do. Therefore, there are a wide variety of theories and approaches to supporting children’s cognitive development.
Assignment:
Imagine being invited to speak at the regional NAEYC conference focusing on cognitive development during the early years. You have been chosen to present at one of the sessions and asked to deliver a PowerPoint Presentation on Supporting Cognitive Development in the Young Child. You will need to review the information in the text, PowerPoint, and other module resources and create a PowerPoint Presentation including the following information:
What is cognitive development?
Describe cognition and the cognitive system
Explain Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s theories of cognitive development
Explain what is meant by cognitive structure
Explain what is meant by cognitive functioning
Identify the cognitive characteristics of the preoperational child
Describe the basic preoperational concepts young children learn during this stage of development
Title your presentation: Supporting Cognitive Development
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