Do classical theories of development adequately capture the realities of diverse and contemporary persons? by

What is a classical theory?

anthonyporter2 — 2023-10-30 22:36:11 UTC

The classical theory implies that every complex concept has a classical analysis, where a classical analysis of a concept is a proposition giving metaphysically necessary and jointly sufficient conditions for being in the extension across possible worlds for that concept. (Earl,2001)

Simply put: Hard thing -> Simple thing with extra parts

Trailer

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Overview

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"Turning Red," set in early 2000s Toronto, Canada, follows the life of Mei Lee, a 13-year-old Chinese-Canadian girl with a unique condition. When overwhelmed by intense emotions, she transforms into a giant red panda. The major characters include Mei, her overprotective mother Ming, understanding father Jim, and her close friends Miriam and Priya. The film explores themes of identity, friendship, and coming of age as Mei grapples with her dual identity and cultural heritage. The central conflict arises from Mei's struggle to hide her transformation from her mother, Ming, who considers it embarrassing and a threat to her future. The resolution comes when Mei and her mother have an emotional conversation, leading to a deeper understanding, acceptance of Mei's unique identity, and a stronger bond between them.

What was Lev Vygotsky's theory?

anthonyporter2 — 2023-10-30 22:47:17 UTC

Brief explanation of the Sociocultural theory of development :)

Critique of the theory

anthonyporter2 — 2023-10-30 22:53:06 UTC

Vygotsky's sociocultural theory has a potential cultural bias as it was primarily developed in Soviet Russia, raising questions about its applicability across diverse cultural contexts. Additionally, there's an argument that the theory's heavy emphasis on social interaction may not fully account for individual differences and the influence of biological and genetic factors in cognitive development. This shows the need for a more culturally sensitive and comprehensive understanding of cognitive development that considers a broader range of factors beyond social interaction.

Developmental Stage

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Song of choice

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Assessmemnt

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Vygotsky would assess Mei's development by examining the social interactions and cultural contexts that influence her cognitive growth. He would look at how Mei's peers and family contribute to her understanding of her unique condition and cultural identity. The assessment would focus on her ability to internalize and apply cultural norms and values while navigating the challenges of adolescence.

Impact on Development

anthonyporter2 — 2023-10-30 23:44:26 UTC

Applying Vygotsky's theory to Mei's character, we can see that her interactions with her friends and family play a crucial role in shaping her cognitive and emotional development. Mei's relationship with her "Flock" (friends) and her mother's efforts to hide her red panda transformation create a social context where she learns to navigate societal expectations and her cultural heritage. Her predisposition to explore her cultural identity and her inclinations towards self-acceptance are influenced by these interactions. Additionally, Mei's major life events, like her experiences with her friends and the emotional conflicts with her mother, all contribute to her development within the sociocultural context.

Summary (Kinda)

anthonyporter2 — 2023-10-30 23:58:00 UTC

Chapter 9 reference

anthonyporter2 — 2023-10-31 00:16:39 UTC

Kids spend more time at school then at home with their parents, and it's like this for their whole academic career. (Wadhar, 2021) This forced social activity is mostly unsupervised (Pomerantz,2018 pp.317), leaving most kids to develop themselves into their own people (their own in relation to their environment) and start/enhance their colloquial understandings of the world.

REFERENCES

anthonyporter2 — 2023-10-31 00:23:29 UTC

Earl, D. (2001). Classical Theories of Concepts. Internet encyclopedia of philosophy. https://iep.utm.edu/classical-theory-of-concepts/#:~:text=The%20classical%20theory%20implies%20that,possible%20worlds%20for%20that%20concept.

How much time do kids spend in school? [the answer will surprise you]. Get your kids talking and thinking. (n.d.). https://www.kidcoach.app/article/how-much-time-do-kids-spend-in-school

YouTube. (2020, September 19). Lev Vygotsky - Sociocultural Theory of Development. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17_5erybEUM

YouTube. (2021, November 17). Turning red | official trailer. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdKzUbAiswE