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Psychology
Educational Psychology
Developmental Considerations
Cognitive Development Theories
Piaget's Stages of Development
Sensorimotor stage
Characteristics and learning implications
Role of object permanence
Preoperational stage
Understanding symbolic thought
Egocentrism and its educational impact
Concrete operational stage
Development of logical thought
Understanding conservation and reversibility
Formal operational stage
Abstract thinking and hypothetical reasoning
Implications for instructional strategies
Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory
Importance of social interaction
Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
Scaffolding techniques
Role of the teacher as a facilitator
Cultural tools and cognitive development
Language and thought relationship
Social and Emotional Development
Erikson's Psychosocial Stages
Trust vs. Mistrust
Building trust in early childhood settings
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Encouraging independence in learning environments
Initiative vs. Guilt
Fostering creativity and initiative
Industry vs. Inferiority
Enhancing competence through academic success
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Support during adolescent identity formation
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Facilitating relationships and group work
Emotional Intelligence
Components of emotional intelligence
Recognizing and managing emotions
Empathy in peer interactions
Impact on academic achievement
Strategies to develop emotional intelligence
SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) programs
Classroom activities promoting emotional skills
Physical Development
Impact on Learning Abilities
Fine and gross motor skills development
Hands-on classroom activities
Adaptive physical education
Brain maturation and its effect on learning readiness
Developmental Milestones
Early childhood milestones
Observing motor, language, and cognitive milestones
Adolescence milestones
Cognitive and emotional changes during puberty
Variability in developmental rates and implications for educators
Addressing diverse developmental needs in classrooms
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