CSP4801
Assignment 06: Psychology of Education (2023)
Researched and accurate answers provided.
Referencing and Referfence List Included!
CSP4801
Assignment 06: Psychology of Education (2023)
Researched, Accurate answers provided.
Referencing and Referfence List Included!
, CSP4801: Assignment 06: Psychology of Education
Contents
Question 1 .................................................................................................................. 2
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............................................................................. 2
Question 2 .................................................................................................................. 4
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.
................................................................................................................................ 4
Extra: .......................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Refer to African perspectives on child development. Summarise the main
points and compare this to Western perspectives. ................................................. 9
Question 3 ................................................................................................................ 12
Discuss the significance of Educational Psychology for teachers in South Africa. 12
Question 4 ................................................................................................................ 14
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. .................................. 14
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. ................................... 16
References ............................................................................................................... 19
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Assignment 06: Psychology of Education (2023)
Researched and accurate answers provided.
Referencing and Referfence List Included!
CSP4801
Assignment 06: Psychology of Education (2023)
Researched, Accurate answers provided.
Referencing and Referfence List Included!
, CSP4801: Assignment 06: Psychology of Education
Contents
Question 1 .................................................................................................................. 2
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............................................................................. 2
Question 2 .................................................................................................................. 4
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.
................................................................................................................................ 4
Extra: .......................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Refer to African perspectives on child development. Summarise the main
points and compare this to Western perspectives. ................................................. 9
Question 3 ................................................................................................................ 12
Discuss the significance of Educational Psychology for teachers in South Africa. 12
Question 4 ................................................................................................................ 14
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. .................................. 14
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. ................................... 16
References ............................................................................................................... 19
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