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Sharkins, Kimberly; Newton, Allison; Causey, Cora; Ernest, James M. – International Journal of Early Childhood Education and Care, 2017
Although established in the last century, the theories of two well-known psychologists, Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky continue to be used throughout the world to prepare teachers and caregivers of young children (ACEI/Wortham, 2013). From an historical perspective, their theories provide insight regarding children's growth, development, and…
Descriptors: Student Experience, Piagetian Theory, Learning Theories, Constructivism (Learning)
DeVries, Rheta; Zan, Betty; Hildebrandt, Carolyn; Edmiaston, Rebecca; Sales, Christina – 2002
This book provides a constructivist interpretation of developmentally appropriate preschool and kindergarten curriculum, incorporating descriptions of how activities are transformed over time and how children's reasoning is transformed, and placing the interpretation in the context of the play-oriented approach advocated by the National…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Constructivism (Learning), Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Fielden, Frank, Ed. – Of Primary Interest Newsletter, 1994
These four newsletter issues provide information on current research and practice to early childhood professionals teaching in the primary grades in Colorado, focusing on education reform and developmentally appropriate practice. The first issue notes research supporting developmentally appropriate practice, describes Kentucky's primary school…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Class Organization, Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Programs
Jones, Elizabeth; Evans, Kathleen; Rencken, Kay Stritzel – 2001
Noting the challenges presented for kindergarten teachers by current demands for accountability based on standardized measures that ignore diversity, this book presents ideas for implementing a developmentally-appropriate kindergarten curriculum within the constraints of American public schools. Following introductory remarks, the book is…
Descriptors: Accountability, Change Strategies, Classroom Environment, Constructivism (Learning)