what is it about? and do you know any links that can help me understand the theory?
2007-07-23 01:46:24 · 5 answers · asked by drewnky 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Maturational theory - of which Arnold Gesell (one s, two ls) was a major proponent - suggests that the biggest and sometimes only factor in juvenile development are genetic in source. This goes for mental as well as physical development.
In other words, if a child is having trouble learning multiplication tables, Gesell would say that it is most likely that the child simply has not developed the proper neural framework to learn multiplication and that it would be pointless to make him try.
This doesn't mean that everyone learns everything at exactly the same rate, just more or less in the same order. A genius is just one who is hyper-developed (and that development may end sooner too, so a genius child might become a normal adult). Receptivity is more important than teaching style.
I put a couple links below. I like the first especially because it contrasts different theories on learning and development.
2007-07-23 10:32:03 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Arnold Gesell Theory
2016-10-02 00:40:21 · answer #2 · answered by weafer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a scientific theory on the mental growth. This falls under the heading of developmental psychology. This theory , on eo f four main ones is that the main principle of developmental change is maturation which means a sort of "ripening" of especially the nervous system. A child growing behaviors follow a set pattern of development. and the are changes specific to each age. Gesell believed that the differences among people are more from heredity than environment.
2007-07-26 04:00:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because reading is free in america these are already being tested by scientists and we all know how afraid of scientists the religious folken are? after a simple introductory class even the most mystical shrouded religion bites the dust when compared to scientific theories which are based on agonizing observation and repeated testing........ religion is made up in the minds of the believers to suit the moment at hand which usually means twisting it into a favorable condition for the person regardless of circumstances. your question mentions science so be prepared for some chrisatan to delete and report it......
2016-03-19 05:38:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
RE:
does anyone know about gessel's maturational theory?
what is it about? and do you know any links that can help me understand the theory?
2015-08-07 12:14:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋