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Jean Piaget
Piaget is one of the most well known theorist in education and is responsible for creating theories such as the cognitive devlopment theory, Schemas, and constructivism. He lived from 1896 to 1980 and was born in Switzerland. His theories are considered foundational elements of developmental psychology and are still taught today. -
Marie Clay
Marie Clay lived from 1926 to 2007 and created the emergent literacy theory. This theory emphasizes that children's literacy development begins before they enter the classroom, and the skills are learned from their interaction with their environment at home. Additionally, Clay created the reading recovery program, which helped children read and was implemented in many countries. -
Cognitive Development Theory
The cognitive development theory, created by Jean Piaget between 1936-1950 and is considerably one of the most popular theory's in education. Piaget identifies 4 stages of development in which children process knowledge which effects their way of thinking and outlook on the world. -
Emergent Literacy Theory
Emergent Literacy theory, created by Marie Clay in the 1960's. emphasizes that children's literacy development begins before they enter the classroom, and the skills are learned from their interaction with their environment at home and early childhood experiences. Clay considers literacy to be a continuum, with literacy developing as children face new experiences. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The no child left behind act, created in 2001 under the Bush administration, aims to address the gaps in education for all children facing any kind of disparities. Key parts of the act include implimenting the reading first program which helped fund and teach young children to read, and the implementation of standardized testing to measure and adress gaps in children's education. -
Every Student Sucseeds Act
The every student succeeds act was signed into law in 2015 under the Obama administration with the goal of updating the no child left behind act. The act has similar goals to ensure all children get a fair and equal access to education. The major difference between the two acts is the ESSA places responsibility in the states hands instead of the federal government. -
Sources 1
“Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).” Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), www.everystudentsucceedsact.org/. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
H.R.1 - 107th Congress (2001-2002): No Child Left behind Act of 2001 | Congress.Gov | Library of Congress, www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/1. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025. -
Source 2
“Piaget’s Theory and the Stages of Cognitive Development.” Gowrie NSW, www.gowriensw.com.au/thought-leadership/piaget-theory#:~:text=Published%20in%201936%2C%20the%20theory,child’s%20intelligence%20develops%20in%20stages. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.