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It also includes Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs and also Eric Erickson’s theory of development. This theory states that children go through eight different stages in their development and they will be ready for certain concepts at different times in their life because of their brain and psychosocial development. Therefore the early childhood teacher applying this theory must provide a variety of materials and developmentally appropriate choices for the children. Here learning through play can be included. Feelings are also important so teachers should also be concerned about the students’ feelings and not make them feel bad if they did not understand the activity. The child at this stage can play out roles that can create learning opportunities in mathematics through play. During free play time teachers can observe students and discuss and talk about different things for example the size of the blocks in the block area this would be developmentally appropriate to teach the concept of
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In this theory learning is viewed as schema or mental constructions and learning is defined as changes in the child’s schemata. This theory focuses on the information coming in, that information being processed. Learning is then defined by changes in the child’s schemata. Children in the age group of three to six years can develop this theory through using an activity of one to one matching. This can be done after the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears where the children can be asked to go to the dramatic centre and set the table using dolls and bowls. Have them set the table by placing one bowl to one doll. This will help to get the mental concept and mathematical concept of one to one …show more content…
Learning theories such as cognitive theory, constructivism and humanism supports the implementation of early childhood programs that will be engaging, motivational as well as ensure that each child’s unique learning style is provided for. Research on children’s learning in the first six years of their life is important. The development of a positive experience in the classroom will develop the child’s confidence to do mathematics and help them to create positive dispositions such as curiosity, confidence, persistence, invention and imagination that will contribute to their later success in and out of school thus making them lifelong learners (Clements& Conference, Working Group ,
In this theory learning is viewed as schema or mental constructions and learning is defined as changes in the child’s schemata. This theory focuses on the information coming in, that information being processed. Learning is then defined by changes in the child’s schemata. Children in the age group of three to six years can develop this theory through using an activity of one to one matching. This can be done after the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears where the children can be asked to go to the dramatic centre and set the table using dolls and bowls. Have them set the table by placing one bowl to one doll. This will help to get the mental concept and mathematical concept of one to one …show more content…
Learning theories such as cognitive theory, constructivism and humanism supports the implementation of early childhood programs that will be engaging, motivational as well as ensure that each child’s unique learning style is provided for. Research on children’s learning in the first six years of their life is important. The development of a positive experience in the classroom will develop the child’s confidence to do mathematics and help them to create positive dispositions such as curiosity, confidence, persistence, invention and imagination that will contribute to their later success in and out of school thus making them lifelong learners (Clements& Conference, Working Group ,