purpose of child development theories

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?