1. Socioemotional
1.1. "the ability to initiate and maintain secure relationships."
1.2. Erikson's theory see: http://psychology.about.com/od/theoriesofpersonality/a/psychosocial.htm
1.2.1. Which stage will the child be?
1.2.1.1. 1st stage: Trust vs Mistrust Can the child develop trust?
1.2.1.2. 2nd stage: Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt Child has no control, plagued by self-doubt
1.2.1.3. 3rd stage: Initiative vs Guilt Not given chance to show initiative, not motivated to take initiative
1.2.1.4. Stage 4: Accomplishment vs Inferiority No sense of accomplishment, feels inferior
1.2.1.5. Stage 5: Identity vs Role Confusion Insecure, confused about self and future
1.2.1.5.1. Adolescent stage (stage of "Jeremy")
1.2.1.6. Stage 6: Intimacy vs Isolation Because of weak foundation in previous stages -> poor sense of self -> unable to commit to relationship -> emotional isolation, lonliness, depression
1.2.1.7. Stage 7: Generativity vs. Stagnation Unable to contribute to society -> feels unproductive and uninvolved
1.2.1.8. Stage 8: Ego Integrity vs. Despair Feels that life is wasted, feelings of bitterness and despair
1.2.2. Social and emotional development is stunted as it is a build up of previous stages -> negative consequences will follow in the following stages if issues are unresolved
1.3. Also see: Bingham and Stryker's Socioemotional Development for Girls theory
2. Information Processing
2.1. "completes all the assignments but still fails"
2.2. Can learn but cannot apply
2.3. Examine the link between knowledge and application
2.4. Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
2.5. Also see Kieran Egan’s educational theory
3. Social Context
3.1. Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory
3.1.1. Microsystem
3.1.1.1. R/n with family
3.1.1.2. R/n with peers
3.1.1.3. R/n with teachers
3.1.2. Mesosystem
3.1.2.1. Parents vs. Teachers
3.1.3. Exosystem
3.1.3.1. Parents & work -> work environment too hectic, no time for communication with each other and with child
3.1.4. Macrosystem
3.1.4.1. Cultural context -> meritocratic
3.1.5. Chronosystem ?