Emotional & Psychological Aspects Of Theory

[gouldy7]

2. Discuss how the emotional and psychological aspects of this theory are relevant to the educator’s role (100 words minimum)

My answer so far

For teachers, Vygotsky provides a theoretical underpinning for effective practice. He identifies the key elements in successful teaching, learning and development - so that one says to oneself, "Ah, that's why I'm doing it! That's what's happening inside the child's head!"
Vygotsky believed that true education is not the mere learning of specific knowledge and skills, it is the development of children's learning abilities - that is, their capacity to think clearly and creatively, plan and implement their plans, and communicate their understanding in a variety of ways. He believed this could be done by providing them with a set of cultural tools for thinking and creating.
The key to human intelligence - the characteristic that makes us different from animals - is the ability to use various types of tools. Vygotsky claimed that, just as humans use material tools (such as knives and levers) to extend our physical abilities, we invented psychological tools to extend our mental abilities. These tools are the symbolic systems we use to communicate and analyse reality. They include signs, symbols, maps, plans, numbers, musical notation, charts, models, pictures and, above all, language.

Valuing a child’s language, should be valued as it is an important part of the child’s self identity and helps towards the child having high self-esteem and pride in themselves. This could be included in the program By making sure to include activities that support their culture i.e. art/dance/stories. Have someone from the child’s ethnic community for a special day with foods from other countries including the child’s and teach other children in the room basic words so they don’t feel left out. Teach other children how to say basic words so they don’t feel left out.

That means if the child’s family comes from another country that speaks a language other English, then this should be included in their education. Eg: activities supporting their culture - art/dance/stories. Bring in people from the child’s ethnic community for a special day, have a day with foods from other countries, including the child’s. It is also important that we follow these steps:-
Children need support when learning to develop and sustain social interactions. Teachers can help encourage healthy social interaction by:
• Planning and implementing group activities that encourage children to share, take turns, and respect others.
• Creating areas within the classroom that accommodate small-group play. Small-group play can be less intimidating to children who are reluctant in social situations.
• Offering activities that children can do in pairs and assigning “buddies” so that children who have trouble initiating interactions with other children have an opportunity to participate in games and activities with a peer.
• Drawing attention to mutual interests among children. For example, “I notice you like to play with puzzles. Sue likes to play with puzzles as well. Perhaps you two can work on this puzzle together!”
• Setting up materials to encourage social play. For example, place two paintbrushes at an easel or three puzzles at the puzzle table.
• Watching for children who are having trouble finding play partners and inviting these children to join an activity. For example, “Sam, we are starting a game of lotto. Would you like to join?”
• Arranging the classroom to encourage face-to-face interactions. For example, setting chairs across the table from one another or pulling tables away from walls so children can surround the table rather than using only one side.
• Most importantly, show enthusiasm for children’s social interactions. Positive attention will encourage social skill development.
• Social and emotional development

[Lorina]

That's a very good response! You've shown you understood the question and you have answered it accordingly. Love the strategies you have as well and they work very well as a response to this question!

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Lorina

[gouldy7]

Thanks for your help