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    Child Theorists and Their Theories in Practice

    • He developed a psychosocial theory to understand how we each develop our individual identities: why some of us are independent and others needy; feel able or useless; optimistic or pessimistic. He believed … See more

    Jean Piaget

    He discovered that all children’s intellectual development progressed through four stages, beginning in infancy and are completed by adolescence. Thinking becomes m… See more

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    Lev Vygotsky

    Vygotsky emphasised the importance of relationships and interactions between children and more knowledgeable peers and adults. He believed that children’s cognitive un… See more

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    John Dewey

    He believed that children need to interact with other people, work both alone and cooperatively with their peers and adults. Education should also reflect the child’s interests an… See more

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    Howard Gardner

    Gardner proposed a theory of multiple intelligences that suggests there is more than one intelligence – He considers children and adults to be individuals who all have skills a… See more

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    What can contemporary theorists teach us about early childhood learning?
    Contemporary theorists and theories of early childhood learning have much to teach us. It is often forgotten that this learning is still evolving and that new voices are joining the discussion every year. This book introduces early years practitioners to some contemporary theorists and explores their work alongside more well-known thinkers.
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    Lev Vygotsky
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    What can contemporary theorists teach us about early childhood learning?
     
  1. Contemporary theories relating to Early Childhood include12:
    1. Maturationist theory: Emphasizes the role of biological factors in child development.
    2. Constructivist theory: Focuses on how children actively construct their understanding of the world.
    3. Behaviorist theory: Emphasizes the role of environmental stimuli and reinforcement in shaping behavior.
    4. Psychoanalytic theory: Explores the influence of unconscious processes on development.
    5. Ecological theory: Considers the impact of environmental systems on child development.
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    Some researchers have suggested that five of the most influential child development theories are maturationist, constructivist, behaviorist, psychoanalytic, and ecological.

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    Understanding the ten theorists in which our beliefs about childhood, development, lifespan and how we learn, are vital to understanding early childhood development (from birth) to death and every learning experience in between. 10 key theorists and their philosophies shaped how we approach education today!

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    Who are the 'perspective' theorists in early childhood education?
    Early childhood educators may be familiar with a number of theorists from their studies or reading, such as Montessori, Piaget, Vygotsky, Steiner, Bowlby, Bronfenbrenner, Rogoff, or Foucault. Each of these theorists has a ‘perspective’ or position that may be quite different on the same issue or topic.

    What have theories got to do with it?

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    Which theory has the most impact in early childhood education?
    The five theories that have had the most impact in early childhood education are summarized in Table 1. They are (1) maturationist, (2) constructivist, (3) behaviorist, (4) psychoanalytic, and (5) ecological. Each theory offers interpretations on the meaning of the children's development and behavior.

    Theories of Child Development and Their Impact on Early Childhood

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    What can contemporary theorists teach us about early childhood learning?
    Contemporary theorists and theories of early childhood learning have much to teach us. It is often forgotten that this learning is still evolving and that new voices are joining the discussion every year. This book introduces early years practitioners to some contemporary theorists and explores their work alongside more well-known thinkers.

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    Do early years practitioners learn from contemporary theorists?
    This book introduces early years practitioners to some contemporary theorists and explores their work alongside more well-known thinkers. It demonstrates how these theories relate to everyday practice in the early years and that discussion of them can support ongoing professional learning.

    Early Childhood Theories Today | SAGE Publications Inc

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    What is a theory in early childhood education?
    Theories are the big ideas that come from research and wise thinking over time. Early childhood educators may be familiar with a number of theorists from their studies or reading, such as Montessori, Piaget, Vygotsky, Steiner, Bowlby, Bronfenbrenner, Rogoff, or Foucault.

    What have theories got to do with it?

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    What are the major theories of child development?
    Some of the major theories of child development are known as grand theories; they attempt to describe every aspect of development, often using a stage approach. Others are known as mini-theories; they instead focus only on a fairly limited aspect of development such as cognitive or social growth.

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  5. SAGE Journals
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  6. ScienceDirect
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  9. APA PsycNet
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  10. Taylor & Francis Online
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