Reference no: EM133743737
Child Development - Introduction to Theory: Birth - 5 Years
Assessment: Essay
Task description: Drawing on different theories of childrens learning and development that inform early childhood pedagogy in the early years learning framework (Australian Government Department of Education [AGDE], 2022), review two theories that have been discussed in the class. Compare and contrast the theories and provide relevant examples of practical implication of the theories in ECE settings.
Criteria:
Review two theories of children's learning and development that inform early childhood pedagogy as outlined in the early years learning framework (AGDE, 2022), and identify the key concepts of each theory
Compare and contrast how the theories viewing children's learning and development
Connect the theoretical concepts to certain principles or practices of early childhood pedagogy as outlined in the early years learning framework (EYLF)
Provide relevant examples of practical implication of the theories in ECE settings.
Use relevant academic readings (including the set text) to support your explanation and argument.
Contrast and compare two child development theories as discussed in class.
Theories may include:
- Jean Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development;
- Jerome Brunner's Interactionist Approach;
- Urie Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Model;
- Erik Erikson's theory of Psychosocial Development;
- Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory;
- Lev Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory;
- Maria Montessori's view on Social Development and Its impact on learning;
- Loris Malaguzzi's socio-cultural Theory;
- Rudolf Steiner's Developmental Theory.
Referencing: APA7