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Psych 211: Explain The Concepts Of Learning And Readiness For School

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PSYCH 211 GROUP ASSIGNMENT 13 APRIL 2015 INITIALS AND SURNAME STUDENTS NUMBER 1. T.B Peter 25539906 2. H.P Baloyi 25228358 3. L.N Mofokeng 25307736 4. L.M Gadipedi 17011604 5. D.M Mamabolo 25080032 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Physical development 4 Cognitive development 5 Personality development 6 Social development 7 Conclusion 8 References 9 Introduction The statement that all children start school ready to learn associates in a particular goal statement that two general different concepts readiness for learning and readiness for school (Lewit & Baker, 1995). The school readiness leads the nation of readiness for learning to a standard of physical, intellectual and social …show more content…

This can lead to withdrawal or isolation, being victims of bullying or be bullies, sometimes without even being aware. For example, in school readiness socially withdrawn children can make learning be difficult for them as they will constantly refrain from taking part in class discussions or debates and those who are not socially withdrawn can easily make progress. Secondly children who are socially developed possess a set of social skills that enable them to cope at school. For example in terms of school readiness, they easily make friends, they are able to interact with their significant others and they do not fear making mistakes (Killen & Coplan, 2011). Social development in children is of utmost importance, it shapes children to become social beings and do what is socially acceptable in their communities or society as a whole. Conclusion In the above assignment we discussed the four domains of development separately which are physical, cognitive, personality and social development with regards to school readiness. We have also given examples for each domain with regards to school

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