Conceptual development in children: Implications for education

Pages: 296-297
Rekha Sapra (Department of Human Development and Family Empowerment Bharati College, University of Delhi, Delhi)

The paper tries to explore concept formation in children from a cognitive perspective. The concept of Zone of Proximal Development from Vygotsky’s cognitive theory has been adapted to promote concept formation in children. Most important objective of the educational system is to help children in their potential actualization. Based on my major research on social and emotional skills for children and conceptual development. A model has been developed to enhance motivation levels in children. The main objective in the present paper is to focus on concept attainment, enhancing self-esteem and motivating the child to perform well. De-emphasis on the grades, coupled with positive motivational strategies have been found to be of great help. Most children fail to try out techniques or answer in class because of the fear of failure. In the paper I am proposing a model in a concise form for confidence building and motivating children to perform better.