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Roseline Auguste
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According to Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, children go through four sequenced phases of mental growth. The theory encompasses the understanding of gaining knowledge and the nature of intelligence (Hugar et al., 2017). The assessment programs are developed in such a way that they can improve cognitive health and nutritional level of young children, and transform their lives (Grigorenko, 1999). The plan for assessing the cognitive skills of a three-year-old includes multiple activities. These activities include the practice of alphabet and counting, identification of shapes, colors, noises, and questioning about everyday items. A variety of games will encourage them to develop creativity and skills in problem-solving. These outcomes will be analyzed to detect any learning delays.
A childhood specialist can help modify the parenting practice for better academic and improved emotional functioning. According to the experts, the young kids require a lot of help from a parent but are capable of performing simple tasks on their own. As a childhood specialist, I will first evaluate the cognitive and mental development of a child and then advise the parents accordingly. I will guide the parents to let children do simple chores and easier tasks which will help children gain confidence and a sense of responsibility. I will provide parents with the activities and plans through which the children will develop problem-solving skills.
There are two fundamental types of cultures adopted worldwide which include collectivist and individualistic cultures. The American culture typically follows the individualistic approach which focuses on self-sufficiency (Bernstein, 2016). The researchers concluded that American parents adopt an individualistic culture to develop independence and self-reliance in their children. Based on Erickson’s theory, the psychosocial development of children is spread throughout eight stages. Through these different stages, the child learns from social relations and interactions. The individualistic culture lets the children explore and gain social experience on their own. The children will learn about social values and gain confidence. Rather than just being taught, they will look for new ways to learn. This practice focuses primarily on the lack of imposing agendas and promoting personal freedom. The parents who follow this trend long to raise children better than how they were raised. They adopt parenting mechanisms which are based on the objective to make the children self-supporting and independent.
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Grigorenko, E. L. *Sternberg. (1999). Assessing cognitive development in early childhood (No. 22927; p. 1). Retrieved from The World Bank website: http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/795861468740141859/Assessing-cognitive-development-in-early-childhood
Hugar, S. M., Kukreja, P., Assudani, H. G., & Gokhale, N. (2017). Evaluation of the Relevance of Piaget’s Cognitive Principles among Parented and Orphan Children in Belagavi City, Karnataka, India: A Comparative Study. International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 10(4), 346–350. https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1463
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