REVISION FOR SEMESTER 2 ED152

SECTION A DEFINITIONS

1. Learning theories

2. Social context

3. Neuroconstructivism

4. Cognitive development

5. Language development

6. Social development

7. Emotional development

8. Psychosocial development

9. Physical development

10. Middle childhood

11. Adolescence

12. Diversity

13. Inclusivity

14. Human development

15. Cognition

16. Brain development

17. Theories
SECTION B SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

1. What are developmental theories and how are they useful?

2. Explain Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory.

3. Briefly discuss three changes that occur during adulthood.

4. Describe two aspects of pubertal and maturational changes that occur in adolescent
development.

5. How does young children’s language develop in the preschool years?

6. What phases do infants go through in acquiring language?

7. What is the relationship between early stimulation and brain development?

8. What aspect of Piaget’s theory is being challenged today?

9. Explain why nutrition is vital in infants and toddlers?

10. Discuss the relationship between early stimulation and brain development.

11. What is the relationship between growth and development?

12. Explain Urie Bronfenbrenner’s theory.

13. Discuss Vygotskly’s sociocultural development theory.

SECTION C ESSAY QUESTIONS

1. Choose two theorists below and discuss their significance towards the understanding of
growth and development in young children from birth to 8 years.

 Vygotsky
 Piaget
 Urie Bronfenbrenner
 Skinner
 Gardner

2. Discuss the importance of healthy diet in human development and the threats that may
come about if there is inadequate nutrition.

3. How has your understanding of neuroscience affected the way you think in terms of human
growth and development? Provide examples to substantiate your claims.

4. Explain diversities, differences and inclusivity in human development in relation to what

you have studied in Module 6 of this unit.

5. Discuss your understanding of human development after completing the modules of this
course.