Child Development Theories
- What is the purpose of child development theories?
- List the name of one child development theorist and provide a
detailed explanation of their theory.
- Then, provide one example as to how you can apply this theory
within your teaching practices for children between the ages of
3-8 years (i.e., set-up a childcare environment, strategies for
connecting to young children).
Principles of Child Growth and Development
- Provide a detailed explanation of one of NAEYC’s principles of child
Development
Identity Development Theory
- Define Identity Development
- Provide one example of how a child displays identity development.
- Why is it important for early childhood education teachers to
understand how young children develop their identity? Why is
knowing this information meaningful to the work that we do?
- What type of learning experience could you implement for a child
(between the age of 3-8) that will support them in developing a
positive self-identity?
○ Explain how your activity will support their positive identity
development.
Developmental Domains
- List the 6 developmental domains discussed during class
- Provide a brief definition of each developmental domain
- Provide at least two child behaviors, milestones and/or characteristics
of a child that fits under each developmental domain
- Understand the relationship within and between each developmental
domain
- Explain the concept of the “whole child”
- What is the adult’s role in understanding developmental domains?