Essay Instructions: go to ebook online@http://online.vitalsource.com/#/books
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go to chapter 12 you can review pages 204-219 of the online book, and review the theories of the theorist listed below... You will select three Early Childhood Theories from the nine Theorists discussed in the text; Friedrich Froebel, John Dewey, Maria Montessori, Erik Erickson, Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, Howard Gardner, Fred Rogers, Emmi Pikler as a basis for the project.
I do not know what theories you would feel comfortable with researching, so, I did not choose the three for you. However, please answer all of the questions thoroughly that are related to this paper listed below.
In this research project, you will demonstrate an understanding of how educational theories impact the development and administration of early childhood education programs.
Research Project
Early Childhood Theorists provide a framework by which Administrators and Teachers design curriculum, environments, and understanding of how children learn.
In this research project, you will demonstrate an understanding of how educational theories impact the development and administration of early childhood education programs.
You will select three Early Childhood Theories from the nine Theorists discussed in the text; Friedrich Froebel, John Dewey, Maria Montessori, Erik Erickson, Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, Howard Gardner, Fred Rogers, Emmi Pikler as a basis for the project.
The project must be 10-15 double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style. You must use a minimum of five external sources other than the text for this assignment. This final project will contribute to 35 % to the course grade.
The research project will have four required sections:
In Section 1, must include:
Title Page including title of paper, you name, course name and number, instructor's name, date submitted
A detailed discussion of three individual educational theories selected from those included in the text
A comparison and contrast discussion of the three Theories discussed
A discussion of common threads found with each of the works
A discussion how these theories are currently practiced in early childhood program environments, curriculum, and practices.
In Section 2, must include:
Students will develop a Vision Statement, and a Mission Statement for an Early Childhood Education Program developed with a demonstrated understanding of at least one Educational Theory
Discussion of the Program's Educational Philosophy including how this philosophy reflects the early childhood theories discussed in this paper
In Section 3, must include:
A narrative description of the Program's classroom and playground environment including specifics of how this facility design supports young children's learning based on one or more of the theories discussed as well as the stated Vision, Mission and Educational Philosophy.
Development of the Program's Curriculum Model and a comprehensive statement as to how this curriculum supports the Program's Vision, Mission and Educational Philosophy.
In Section 4, must include:
Statement of your personal beliefs/theory of early education.
A conclusion of how the study of Educational Theories has impacted your personal beliefs of early education.
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