of cognitive development, Burner’s theory of development; Discovery learning and representation, Robbie Case’s theory of development: Neo-Piagetian perspective and many more (Huitt & Hummel, 2003).
Piaget’s theory focuses on the interaction of the learner with his environment to develop complex reasoning and knowledge. The theory considers learners to interact with the environment through assimilation, accommodation and equilibration. Burner’s approach to the discovery of learning and development is found to occur through three modes of representation in learning, language and discovery. Lastly is Robbie Case’s Neo-Piagetian perspective that is a critic of Jean Piaget’s cognitive development theory (Huitt & Hummel, 2003).
Question Two
The theory of Cognitive development was propounded by Jean Piaget (1896-1980). The psychologists believed in life span development being enhanced by the process of an individual’s interaction with the environment. To a given degree, the approach of Piaget holds water as learning, assimilation and equilibration are aspects that have widely influenced lifespan development. The ideas of Piaget are not out of line as many psychologists such as Freud and Erickson support learning as an element that enhance lifespan development from childhood to adulthood. The theory is comprehensive as it works in line with the ability of human beings to construct instructions with its environment.
Question Three
In the process of lifespan development, comes the concept of diversity. As human beings interact with the varied environments, diverse populations are developed worldwide. Hence, the difference in cultures, beliefs, traditions, ethnicity and race. Therefore, lifespan development high influence and as well affected by different populations. It is then important for people to appreciate the existence of different populations. Appreciation and acceptance of various populations are essential to developing one’s self-esteem, build peaceful relationships and enhance development. However, diverse populations have been observed to have serious effects on lifespan development as issues of discrimination and prejudices have been considered to define the variation in populations. Resulting to negative cognitive development among the inferior cultures.
Question Four
The transition involves the change from one stage to another. Throughout lifespan development, there exists changing of scenes from childhood, adolescence and adulthood. The stage of childhood is defined by an attachment to the caregiver with a lot of concentration towards the sense of taste. Sigmund Freud profoundly describes the different phases a child goes through from birth until adulthood. Upon attaining the stage of adolescence puberty begins. The adolescent begin to experience changes in the body structure and begin to experience emotional development towards the opposite sex. The next transition to adulthood starts with maturity in reasoning and looking at issues from a mature point of view with making sound decisions in preparation for the future.
Question Five
The process of learning and transition, as described by the Cognitive Development Theory by Piaget, is in line with the biblical worldview. In the book of Proverbs 3: 1-2 (My son do not forget my teaching but keep my command in your heart NIV) the Bible encourages the young ones to listen and abide by what father teaches them. It is clear that the Bible recognizes the element of learning in the lifespan development. Additionally, the Bible speaks on the issue of transition from childhood to adulthood. Jesus explains to Peter that the reasoning of people at different stages in life vary based on the phase in which they are though some fail to grow in psychologically despite growing physically as illustrated in the book of Luke.
References
Huitt, W., & Hummel, J. (2003). Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development. Educational Psychology Interactive, 3(2).
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