HDFS 225 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Pragmatics, Fast Mapping, Lev Vygotsky
5 Oct 2018
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Symbolic function expands: memory & language are important. Immature aspects of preoperational thought: children cannot use logic. The ability to use symbols that have meaning. Watching someone perform an act and then performing that action at a later date. (taken from the words defer and imitate) Tendency to focus on one aspect of a situation and neglect others. Something remains the same even if its appearance is altered. Children"s awareness of their own thinking, and others" thinking. Preschoolers generally believe that mental activity starts and stops. By middle childhood, understand that the mind is continuously active. Talking with children about mental states and feelings. Encouraging pretend play - when playing other roles, they learn to assume others" perspectives. Children use scaffolds to learn- the temporary support of adults. Parents can help children to become more aware of and monitor their own cognitive processes. Helps them recognize when they need help. Helps them take responsibility for their own learning.
