Theories of learning. Jean Piaget. As I provide the support to the the child to achieve new skills I am providing with the scaffolding and so the child ability increase my involvement decreases

child’s increasing their own intelligence of which he suggested as being plastic. By this he meant that it could be stretched, grown and increased. The main way I develop this theory within my setting is to ensure that all he children are able to form close relationships with other children and adults as well as providing a stimulating environment for them to learn and develop there skills. Jean piaget theory emphasized intellectual, cognitive development and learning. His theory is therefore often referred to as constructive. Jermone bruner also agreed with this thinking as the child being an active learner in there development. He also placed emphasis upon the importance an adult has on increasing a child learning and development. He often referred to this as being part of a building. As I provide the support to the the child to achieve new skills I am providing with the scaffolding and so the child ability increase my involvement decreases so therefore the scaffolding from around them is removed until it is no longer required and the skill is complete. The way in which i use this theory in my working practice is by arranging a variety of experiences to help the children to develop there learning skills. I am able to achieve this as I always carry out observations and assessments to evaluate the children’s interests, needs and abilities. Lev Vygotsky’s theory also stated the importance os support from an adult in helping the child to develop there skills. He believe that if a child were provided with the help and support to complete a task (which he called zone potential development) then the child would at a late date would be able to complete individually (which he called zone actual development) In my working practice I extend the child learning and nurture this potential through providing many different opportunities for play.