CSP4801 ASSIGNMENT 6 - 2023 (697274)
CLOSING DATE: 10 NOVEMBER 2023
Question 1
Many psychologists believe that one of the most important stages of cognitive
development is symbolic play. You have been given a task to help a group of parents to
understand symbolic play.
In ten (10) ...
Many psychologists believe that one of the most important stages of cognitive
development is symbolic play. You have been given a task to help a group of parents to
understand symbolic play.
In ten (10) points, explain in what way the quality of children’s symbolic play can have
consequences on the children’s later development. Include examples that are relevant to
the group of parents you are speaking to. Indicate the age of the learners that you are
referring to.
Symbolic play is a type of play that young children engage in, where they use an object or
toy to represent something else. It involves “pretend playing” with objects or toys that are
symbols representing other objects that the child needs as part of the pretend scenario.
For example, a child may speak into a banana as if it was a phone, or turn a cardboard box
into a rocket ship. This is a time when creativity really starts to shine. A wooden block or
empty paper roll can become a cell phone. You may be lucky enough to catch them speaking
to themselves or calling you at work.
Functional, or pre-symbolic play, usually begins to emerge late in the first year of life,
between 8 and 11 months of age. The first stage of symbolic play in children then begins at
around 11-12 months. It becomes more involved and advanced from the age of two.
In child development, symbolic play is crucial, especially for a child’s cognitive (intellectual)
growth. Jean Piaget divided a child’s cognitive development into four periods or stages, by
age.
Symbolic play is important to development, both academically and socially.
Understanding the importance of symbolic play is crucial for parents as it significantly
influences a child's cognitive development.
Here are ten points explaining how the quality of children's symbolic play can impact their
later development:
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