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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)
Rhoda Snow Creech – ProQuest LLC, 2021
The number of individuals with comorbid visual impairment and autism spectrum disorder is growing rapidly. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to describe the lived experiences of teachers who strategically create active learning culture for tactile-defensive students who have autism and visual impairment. Little research…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Comorbidity, Visual Impairments, Active Learning
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Rushton, Stephen P.; Eitelgeorge, Janice; Zickafoose, Ruby – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2003
Relates each of the eight conditions of learning in Brian Cambourne's theory of literacy to findings in brain research within a constructivist approach to early childhood education. Cites sample classroom dialogues demonstrating classroom elements that foster a brain-based, developmentally appropriate learning environment supporting Cambourne's…
Descriptors: Brain, Class Activities, Cognitive Development, Constructivism (Learning)
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Gullo, Dominic F. – Journal of Early Education and Family Review, 2000
Describes an approach based upon the constructivist model of learning and curriculum development for using the computer as an integrated curriculum tool in early childhood classrooms. Includes discussion of constructivist theory and its application and characteristics of curriculum in constructivist classrooms. (KB)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Uses in Education, Constructivism (Learning), Developmentally Appropriate Practices