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Child Development for Educators Assignment

   

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Table of ContentsTopic 1: Implication of reduced physical activity on children........................................................1Topic 2: Application of Piaget and Vygotsky as per the role of learner and teacher in learningprocess.............................................................................................................................................2Topic 3: Criticism of Piaget theory and its implication on learning behaviour of child.................3REFERENCES................................................................................................................................5
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Topic 1: Implication of reduced physical activity on childrenPhysical activity plays in important role in in promoting growth and development of achild. There are multiple benefits of the same where a child is able to get benefits in the form ofmental physical and psychosocial health contributing to their learning (Kohl III and Cook, 2013).Programming adequate amount of physical activity in a child makes sure that he /she is able todevelop psychosocial outcomes in the form of goal orientation, self-concept, social behaviouretc. These activities also determine current and future aspect of physical activity in a child aswell. The program designed for a child must be able to align to predictable developmentalchanges in the form of exercise of the child, generation of motor skills capacity and other relatedpractices in which they can directly or indirectly engage (Saxe, 2015). However, the researchstated that physical activity is able to develop short term benefits with respect to mental andcognitive health of a child. Hence, in that case, it is important to have physical activity on dailybasis so that it does not barricade the overall growth of a child. The behaviour and trait hold by achild toys helps in determining the growth and development and mental and physical health heldby the him / her in near future. Physical activity also plays a vital role in preventing anddecreasing the state of anxiety and depression in children. It also helps in improving their moodand other state of well being as well. Frequent episodes of physical activity results in givingsubstantial impact on overall health of a child. Research have stated that the main reason of decline in physical activity is availability ofadvanced technology in the form of laptops, mobile phones, play stations, etc. Children tend toindulge more in them which ultimately reduces their interest in sports or walk. Better parentingcan help in changing their behavioural patterns based on which they tend to choose playingsports rather than involving themselves in TV or any other electronic device (Brown andDesforges, 2013).Research have stated that lesser involvement of a child in physical activities leads tovarious health issue, inclusive of higher risk to paediatric obesity and decrease flexibility ofmuscular strength and cardiorespiratory capacity. Main role is played by school in bringingchildren to perform certain physical activity. The environment of school must provide promisingenvironment in order to increase physical activity of children (Light, 2017). Recess is animportant and more recreational time where children can play in the playground, games,activities and staff training may also act as an add on to the activities where each child must be1
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