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Jean-Jacques Rousseau Theory
Jean-Jacques Rousseau released his work titled Emile in 1762. His work recommended that learning is natural and that children learn through curiosity. Rousseau theory recommends minimal adult intervention.
Citation: Morrow, L. M. (2020). Literacy development in the early years: Helping children read and write. Pearson Education, Inc. -
Project Head Start
Project head start was created as a preschool program for low-income families. Citation: American Educational history: A hypertext timeline. American Educational History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved September 11, 2022, from https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html -
Dewey's Progressive Education Theory
Dewey believed that children learn best with curriculum that is built around their interests and play. He also believed that children development is supported through social interactions.
Citation: Morrow, L. M. (2020). Literacy development in the early years: Helping children read and write. Pearson Education, Inc. -
Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory
Piaget believed that children learn by interacting with the world. He also believed that a child's cognitive capabilities are predetermined by different stages of cognitive development. The stages include: Sensorimotor Period (0-2 years), Preoperational Period (2-7 years), Concrete Operational Period (7-11 years) and Formal Operations Period (11 years-adulthood).
Citation: Morrow, L. M. (2020). Literacy development in the early years: Helping children read and write. Pearson Education, Inc. -
National Academy of Early Childhood Programs
National Academy of Early Childhood Programs was established to provide more reliable standards for early childhood education programs according to health, safety and education standards. Citation:Glavin, C. (2016, October 19). Legislative history. Legislative History | K12 Academics. Retrieved September 11, 2022, from https://www.k12academics.com/Federal%20Education%20Legislation/Early%20Childhood%20Education%20Act/legislative-history -
No Child Left Behind Act
This act was passed in hopes to assess children's yearly progress by administering standardized tests. Children who do not meet yearly progress requirements must receive to help them succeed for the following year. Citation:Glavin, C. (2016, October 19). Legislative history. Legislative History | K12 Academics. Retrieved September 11, 2022, from https://www.k12academics.com/Federal%20Education%20Legislation/Early%20Childhood%20Education%20Act/legislative-history -
Every Student Succeeds Act
Every Student Succeeds Act was passed to replace the unpopular No Child Left Behind Act. This act still uses yearly standardized testing but leaves but shifts educational accountability from federal to the states. Citation: Glavin, C. (2016, October 19). Legislative history. Legislative History | K12 Academics. Retrieved September 11, 2022, from https://www.k12academics.com/Federal%20Education%20Legislation/Early%20Childhood%20Education%20Act/legislative-history