disusses theories on humans based on age level

1. Importance of Human
Development Theories
FELICITO V. PENA
CCC COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR

2. A. PIAGET THEORY OF COGNITIVE
DEVELOPMENT
- is a comprehensive ( complete) theory
about the nature and development of human
intelligence . The theory deals with the
nature of knowledge itself and how humans
gradually come to acquire , construct and
use

3. B. BOWLBY THEORY OF ATTACHMENT
- is a theory that suggest that children
come into the world biologically pre-
programmed to form attachments with
others , because this will help them to
survive. A child has an innate talent (i.e
inborn)need to attached to one main
attachment figure.

4. C. BRAIN BASED LEARNING THEORY
- is motivated by the general belief that learning
can be accelerated and improved if educators
base how and what they teach on the science of
learning , rather than on past educational
practices, established conventions ( a way in
which something is usually done), or
assumptions( a thing that is accepted as true or
as certain to happen without proof ) about
learning process.

5. D. KOHLBERG’S THEORY OF MORAL
DEVELOPMENT
- is a theory that focuses on how children
develop morality and moral reasoning . It
suggest that moral logic ( correct reasoning
) is primary focus on seeking and
maintaining justice.

6. E. VYGOTSKY SOCIOCULTURAL THEORY
- a theory of human learning as a social process
and the origination of human intelligence in
society or culture.Vigotsky believed every thing
is learned on two levels . First , through
interactions with others , and then integrated to
individual’s mental structure ( affect relations
which constitute intelligence. )

7. F. FOWLER’S THEORY OF SPIRITUAL
DEVELOPMENT
- centers on the idea of individuals
possessing beliefs systems that they
develop as they made through life , it is
able to provide insight as to how faith is
acquired , maintained and altered.

8. G. FREUD’S PSYCHOSEXUAL DEVELOPMENT THEORY
- proposed that personality development in
childhood takes place during five psychosexual
stages, which ate the oral, anal, phallic , latency ,
and genital ( relating to the humans or animal
reproductive system ) stages. During each stage
sexual energy ( libido ), is expressed in different
ways of the body .

9. 1. Is Human Development theory contributory
factors in the issue of human development ?
Answer:
- perhaps more importantly , studying human
development makes it easier to spot possible signs
of trouble. From problems with cognitive , social ,
or emotional development in early childhood to
struggles later in life, being able to identify
potential problems is important .

10. 2. WHY ARE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THEORIES
IMPORTANT ?
Answer: Theories of development provides a
framework for thinking about human growth and
learning … if you have ever wondered about what
motivates human thoughts and behavior ,
understanding these theories can provide useful
insight into individuals and society.

11. 3. WHY ARE DEVELOPMENTAL THEORIES IMPORTANT
FOR TEACHERS?
Answer:
Developmental knowledge can also help you teach
learners who are experiencing learning and
adjustment problems . Developmental psychology
can help you identify the many forces that affect
growth , maturation (the process of becoming
mature), learning, and development and that
affect your learner’s behavior .

12. 4. WHY ARE DEVELOPMENTAL THEORIES IMPORTANT
IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Answer :
The purpose of Child Development Theories
Theories provide a framework or lens through
which we can better understand aspects of the
development process. Some of these theories
attempt to explain almost every aspect of how
people change and grow over the course of
childhood .

13. 5. WHAT ARE DEVELOPMENT THEORIES AND HOW
THEY ARE USEFUL ?
Answer:
Developmental theories present systematic
ways of thinking about how human beings grow
from babies to adolescents to adult to elderly
people, and the various changes they undergo as
they make passage . Different development
theories describe different types of changes .

14. 6. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER WORLDVIEW
WHEN STUDYING DEVELOPMENTAL THEORIES ?
Answer :
It is important when studying
developmental theories because
everyone is different . We must see
the world as others do in order to have
empathy ( ability to understand and
share the feelings of other) , for
example.

15. 7. WHAT IS THE DEVELOPMENT THEORY IN
EDUCATION?
Answer :
With regard to educational practice , modern
developmental theory stresses that rigid notions ( belief
about something ) of genetic determinism ( theory that all
events , including moral choices are completely determined
by previously existing causes) , stages , critical periods , or
the lasting impact of early experience are being replaced by
more flexible views that emphasize the malleability
(capability of being shape ) of human nature and its
potential for change .