The Relationship between Theories of Child Development and the Early Childhood Curriculum.

Spodek, Bernard; Saracho, Olivia N.

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Publication Date: 1999

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The Relationship between Theories of Child Development and the Early Childhood Curriculum.

Spodek, Bernard; Saracho, Olivia N.

Early Child Development and Care, v152 p1-15 May 1999

Notes that developmental theories are a resource for developing early-childhood curricula; reviews a variety of current theories and research, including maturationist, behaviorist and psychoanalytic theories, and constructivist theories of cognitive development. Presents suggestions for translating theory into curriculum, as well as conceptions of early-childhood programs. (LBT)

Descriptors: Behaviorism, Cognitive Development, Constructivism (Learning), Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education, Educational Research, Learning Readiness, Theories, Thinking Skills, Young Children

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Language: English

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