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ECE1-05b Theories of Learning and Development

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Theory   an idea about how/why something works that is proposed, researched and is generally accepted  
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Theorist   the person who comes up with idea of why something is as it is  
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Cognitive Development Theory   Piaget developed the idea that children develop as they perceive, think understand, and learn about the world. JP  
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Behavioral Theory   acting the way you do is a result of the past outcomes of your behavior BFS  
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Psychosocial Theory   the theory that development occurs throughout the life span, through stages known as different crises. EE  
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Psychoanalytic Theory   the theory that development emphasizes the role of unconscious impulses and overcoming conflicts SF  
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Heredity   traits that are received from parents at conception  
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Environment   everything-objects, conditions, atmosphere- that make up our surroundings  
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DAP (developmentally appropriate practice)   activities that are geared for certain levels of ability and development to accommodate all  
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Child centered approach   A focus in teaching that works to make the child or student the most important consideration  
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Benjamin Bloom   50% of adult intelligence is achieved by age four. least to most difficult cognitive levels and gives examples of tasks at each level  
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Sigmund Freud   personality develops through predictable patterns of psycho sexual stages. as children move through each of these stages, pleasure moves to different areas of body.  
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Howard Gardner   Developed the theory of Multiple Intelligence and believed that EVERYONE is intelligent in 1 or more of 8 areas.  
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Abraham Maslow   Developed the theory of hierarchy of needs, and that until basic physiological needs are met, a child will not learn or grow and develop  
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Maria Montessori   children learn best by being active, doing and using their senses. She stressed independence.  
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B F Skinner   learning is influenced through positive and negative reinforcement. reward or punish existing behavior  
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Eric Erikson   believed that children's personality develops 8 stages, that included overcoming a particular crisis at each stage, ie. trust vs. mistrust.  
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Jean Piaget   began a theory that children develop as they adapt to the physical environment.  
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