Chapter 2 Influences on Contemporary Early Education

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Chapter 2Influences on Contemporary Early
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Major Philosophical Orientations

• Nativist theory
• Maturationist theory
• Psychosocial theory
• Sociocultural theory
• Congnitive-developmental theory
• Behaviorist theory

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Theorists

• Arnold Gesell
• Erik Erikson
• Lev Vygotsky
• Piaget
• Maria Montessori
• Howard Gardner

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Recognized Program Models

• High/Scope Model
• Project Construct
• Montessori Programs
• Multiple Intelligences
• Behavior Modification

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Other Influences

• Reggio Emilia
• The Project Approach
• Multi-Age Classrooms