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French, Fred – Education Canada, 2003
Child development theories conclude that nature and nurture interactively shape individual development. Implications for education are that children learn better when they feel wanted and are in a supportive environment. Teaching needs to go beyond pure content and focus on learning how to learn. Assessment should focus on the use of knowledge…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Child Development, Cognitive Ability, Educational Environment
