Aspects of Theories

After reading Chapters 3 and 6 in your textbook and viewing the ECE 101 Theorist Gallery Tour (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., it is likely that a few theoretical models are of interest to you.  In this discussion you will explain the two theoretical models you related the most with and tell how the theorists’ ideas align with your current beliefs about how children learn, grow, and develop. This will help as you work to understand who you are as an early childhood educator.

 

Theorists   and Theories

 

Piaget: Theory of Cognitive   Development

 

Vygotsky: Sociocultural Theory of   Development

 

Gardner: Theory of Multiple   Intelligences

 

Skinner: Operant Conditioning   Theory

 

Bandura: Social Learning Theory

 

Freud: Psychosexual Theory of   Development

 

Erikson: Theory of Psychosocial   Development

 

Kohlberg: Theory of Moral   Development

Initial post: Your initial post should include the following:

• Describe the two theoretical models  you connect      with the most. Explain your thinking.
  • Summarize the models in your own words.
  • Explain specifically how/why each model aligns with       your belief about how children learn, grow and develop.
  • Describe a real-life example for each theoretical       model. For example, if you have seen a teacher provide scaffolding,       explain what you saw and how it aligns with Vygotsky.