7th On Line, Cognitive Theory

Hi Class,

1. Observe and/or interview a child/adolescent and find out how he develops cognitively. Describe your findings based on Piaget's Cognitive Theory of Development and/or Vygotsky's Cognitive Theory.

2. Include and explain your agreement or disagreement on the 2 theories mentioned.

Doc Raqui

6th, Language Development

Hi Class,

Please answer the following:

1. Describe your agreement/disagreement on Noam Chomsky's Theory: Universal Language (UL)and Language Acquisition Device (LAD). Explain.

2. Name three principles in teaching using the 4 Maxims (quantity, quality, relevance & manner)in linguistic and literacy development. Be sure to give example.


Doc Raqui

5th, Adolescent Brain

Write a paragraph or two in response to the following statement:  

•  Since the brain doesn’t fully mature until 25 we shouldn’t expect mature actions out of our young people.  Boys will be boys.  There is nothing we can do except to allow them to learn by their experience. 

Write a one to two paragraph answer to the following question:

• What role should parents and significant adults (e.g.Teachers) play in the life of our youth?