Areas of and Influences on Cognitive Development

Description:

This lesson discusses the development of children's thought processes and how those processes influence understanding and interaction with the world. Also discussed are key factors that enhance memory development, types and characteristics of multiple intelligences, the role and impact of culture on the brain and learning, cognitive impairments and techniques to use when working with children with cognitive impairments and cognitive advancements.

Objectives:

IDENTIFY key factors regarding memory and techniques that can be used to enhance memory development.

RECALL the types and characteristics of multiple intelligences.

IDENTIFY the role of culture and its impact on the brain and learning.

IDENTIFY cognitive impairments, including learning disabilities, and indicators of cognitive advancement.

RECALL techniques to use when working with children with cognitive impairments and children who are cognitively advanced.