Children learn best by observing behavior of adults and copying it. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
2006-10-27 08:14:11 · 8 answers · asked by billabongVW 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I disagree. Observation and mimicking is a good method of learning, but there are more effective methods. I think the best way of learning is through doing (with a little guidance). But sometimes this is not possible. Often a child needs to observe an adult first, then they can start doing it (copying)--in this process of "doing" the most amount of learning occurs. When a child figures it out on his/her own, the best learning can take place.
2006-10-27 08:25:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the first half, that they learn from observing behaviour of adults but sometimes they copy and sometimes they become very opposed to it. Take for example sons who have attacked fathers who were beating their mothers.
Children learn nearly everything observing other people but sometimes the people are not adults but are peers.
2006-10-27 15:25:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only children learn by observation but several animal species, prominently apes & chimpanzees, but also adults with lower intelligence....in most armies soldiers are drilled..and instructed with a basic EDIP...method of learning...sorry, (Explanation , Demonstration, Imitation and practice) conclusion ....I agree
2006-10-27 18:19:43 · answer #3 · answered by corporal0378 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best is a big word...
but yes, that is a big way children learn.
however they also learn by play..
which is just about as effective...
like by dropping things from a high chair and
doing it over by over (wow, they fall down on the floor and
make a noise every time)
this method is probably equal to adult copying method.
2006-10-27 15:22:55 · answer #4 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree completely. I worked with young children for several years. It isn't required in most instances to meet the parent of a child, to be clued in on the parents beliefs, prejudices, their likes and dislikes.
2006-10-27 15:29:53 · answer #5 · answered by kayboff 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say best but most. Coping other people's behavior eliminates personal thought. Only when children are taught autonomy and personal responsibility by their own actions can we hope that they will become well rounded individuals.
2006-10-27 15:23:33 · answer #6 · answered by Hacksaw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practically 100% in the case of very young children (unless they have older siblings that they spend a lot of time with).
2006-10-27 15:21:46 · answer #7 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100% correct.
2006-10-27 16:01:15 · answer #8 · answered by Jas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋