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CSP4801 Assignment 6 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024 - DUE October 2024 ; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations. Question 1 Many psychologists believe that one of the most important stages of cognitive development is symbolic play. You have been given a task to help a group of parents to understand symbolic play. In ten (10) points, explain in what way the quality of children’s symbolic play can have consequences on the children’s later development. Include examples that are relevant to the group of parents you are speaking to. Indicate the age of the learners that you are referring to. (20) Question 2 2.1 Some researchers found that the prescribed ages and stages in the child’s development overlooked at the part played by environmental factors. Using Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory as your framework, discuss 5 positive and 5 negative influences that can shape children’s development and behaviours. (20) 2.2 Refer to African perspectives on child development. Summarise the main points and compare this to Western perspectives. (20) Question 3 Discuss the significance of Educational Psychology for teachers in South Africa. (10) Question 4 Motivation in the classroom Instructions 1. What activities can you give learners to evaluate the following perspectives of motivation: Behavioural, Humanistic, Cognitive, Social cognitive and Sociocultural conceptions. (20) 2. Do a literature search for two articles that deal with differences in motivation between boys and girls. Compare the studies (participants, methods and findings). Provide the full bibliographic references of your two articles (10)

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, 1. Introduction




Learning the child development field in the context of symbolic play will enhance
cognitive, emotional, and social abilities. This further assists in developing nurturing
ambiances for overall development. Effective teaching based on educational
psychology motivates student engagement. This way, educators and parents can better
assist children in reaching their full potential.




2. Symbolic Play and Its Role in Later Development




2.1 LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (3-5 YEARS)




Siegel: Play is symbolic, so as children use words in pretend play, their language soars.
One example of this is playing restaurant to learn vocabulary relevant to roles. Through
storytime and character play, language skills are also reinforced. Parents can support it
by talking and asking, providing open-ended questions, getting puppets or costumes,...




2.2 Cognitive Skills (4-6 years).




Symbolic play: Symbolic play is a foundation for children to develop problem-solving
and critical thinking skills. After all, activities like "playing doctor" require our kids to think

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