CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Symbolic Representation The use of words and symbols are combined to describe experiences. Developing a capacity to think in abstract terms forms the iconic representation of learning.

Detailed explanation-2: -Symbolic thinking signifies the cognitive ability to translate symbols into sentiments. During the symbolic function substage between two and four years of age, children depend on their own perceptions.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the symbolic stage, knowledge is stored primarily as words, mathematical symbols, or in other symbol systems, such as music. Symbols are flexible in that they can be manipulated, ordered, classified, etc. so the user isn’t constrained by actions or images (which have a fixed relation to that which they represent).

Detailed explanation-4: -True symbolic thought emerges around 18 months of age with children’s ability to think in images and symbols. Children represent concrete objects by using images, words, gestures, or play. For example, children may use a wooden block as a phone during play. Or, they may pretend to cook food in the toy kitchen.