Child and Human Development: quizzes, mind maps and notes

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Quizzes

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Chapter 3 A child’s development depends on the child’s Lauralee Johnson
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Chapter 6 - Piaget and Vygotsky According to Piaget, accommodation refers to Naomi Nakasone
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Untitled Hannah E
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Child Dev Unit 5 Review Anna Johnson
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G&D Unit 3 This type of parenting style is very permissive. Cassie Robertson
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Ch.13 Central to Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development is the idea that children increasingly make better se... Celeste_Unwritten
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Tuesday Lecture Chavon Rodgers

Mind maps

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Flashcards

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Flowcharts

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Notes

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Slides

Topics in Child and Human Development

Factors Affecting Child Development16 Child Development Theories59 Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development72 Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory28 Piaget and Vygotsky20 Brain Development5 Cognitive Development37 Language and Communication Development8 Social and Emotional Development16 Child Development and Learning19 Stages of Child Development15 Adolescent Development11

More Education and pedagogy (incl. teaching methods, curriculum, educational psychology) topics

Language Teaching Methods and Approaches Teaching Methods and Strategies Learning Theories and Educational Psychology Assessment and Evaluation Educational Technology Teacher Education and Professional Development Curriculum Development Language Acquisition and Second Language Acquisition Foundations of Education Classroom Management Teaching English as a Foreign or Second Language Teaching Materials and Resources Bilingual Education and CLIL Education Systems and Policy

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What the resources cover

The core of this unit is cognitive and social development theory. The mind map Comparison: Piaget & Vygotsky sets the two thinkers side by side, looking at biology versus culture and the shared importance of social interaction. Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development and Sociocultural Theory look at each view in turn.

Beyond theory, you will find maps on Language Development, from reflexive crying through cooing to babbling, and on Resilience, which treats adapting well to adversity as a process involving individuals and their environments. Development Theories in Higher Education covers identity and moral development, including Erikson's work.

Where to start

Open Comparison: Piaget & Vygotsky for the big picture.
Move to the single-theorist maps and the flashcard decks on Piaget's stages and Vygotsky's theory.
Look at Vygotsky in Practice to see reciprocal teaching: summarising, questioning, clarifying and predicting.
Finish with wider topics such as attachment, play and social and emotional development.

Using quizzes and maps together

Read a map first, then take a quiz on the same idea. The quiz Chapter 6 - Piaget and Vygotsky asks about accommodation and cognitive equilibrium, so it pairs well with the Piaget maps. Anything you miss tells you which branch to reopen. Flashcard decks are handy for short sessions on terms and theorists.

Some resources are labelled for courses such as A-level Psychology and GCSE Health and Social Care, so school students can spot material close to their own course. University students and professional candidates will find lecture-style decks, midterm notes and chapter quizzes. Teachers can use the classroom-focused maps, such as Applications to Education, as ready-made material.

Where this unit fits

This unit sits in the Learning and Development strand of Education and pedagogy. It links theory about how children grow with the practice of teaching and care.

Choose one theorist, work through a map and a quiz, then build your own maps or flashcards to fill any gaps.

Frequently asked questions

Which resource should I open first?

Start with the mind map Comparison: Piaget & Vygotsky. It sets out the two main cognitive theories, their differences and what they share, so later maps and decks make more sense. After that, try the quiz Chapter 6 - Piaget and Vygotsky to check what stuck.

What do the mind maps on this page cover?

There are over 400 of them. They cover Piaget, Vygotsky, Bruner and constructivism, plus language development, resilience, identity and moral development, play, adolescence and child rights. Some link theory to classroom practice, such as Vygotsky in Practice and Applications to Education.

Are the resources free to use?

Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr itself. A free account saves your quiz scores and lets you make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.

Which levels and exams do these suit?

Most resources suit university students and professional candidates, with a good share for school students. Some mention A-level Psychology or GCSE Health and Social Care. Teachers can use them as ready-made material for lessons and revision.

Are there quizzes on specific theorists?

Yes. Look for Vygotsky and Piaget quiz, Chapter 6 - Piaget and Vygotsky and RECAPPING CHILD DEVELOPMENT THEORIES. There are more than 20 quizzes on the page, many tied to textbook chapters or course units, so you can test one topic at a time.

What if I can't find my topic?

Try the broader maps and decks first, such as Theorists, Key Theorists or Cognitive/Social/Physical Development, which often touch on related ideas. If your topic is still missing, make your own mind map, flashcards or quiz and keep it for revision.

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