Child Behaviour: Understand young children's individual learning styles
This blog article delves into the concept of "conation" in children's learning, defined as the will or urge to do something. It emphasises understanding children's unique conative styles or motivations for learning and how they drive different behaviours. The author, Helen Garnett, explores the three key components of children's development - cognition, affect, and conation - and highlights the importance of accommodating varying conative styles in group activities. The article further categorises children's "mode of operation" (MO) into four main approaches: exploring, planning, risk-taking, and implementing, each with different sub-styles. Recognising and responding to these styles can enhance children's learning, reduce stress, and foster creativity and productivity. The article suggests an ideal group synergy and offers insights to educators and parents on nurturing individual learning styles in children.
