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Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Children's learning should be natural, and only be asked to learn things they are developmentally ready for. -
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Friedrich Froebel
Stressed the importance of play in learning, and learning requires adult guidance and a planned environment. -
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John Dewey
He stressed the importance of a child-centered curriculum and progressive education. -
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Maria Montessori
Teacher is a facilitator and demonstrates and supplies materials for children to learn hands on. -
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Jean Piaget
Theory of cognitive development, believed learning is broken down in 4 stages: sensorimotor period (0-2 years), preoperational period (2-7 years), concrete operational period (7-11 years), and formal operations period (11 and up years). -
Title IX
Protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs that receive federal financial assistance. -
Equal Education Opportunities Act
All children enrolled in public schools are entitled to an equal education regardless of race, sex, color, or national origin. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
Supports states and local communities in protecting the rights of infants, children, and youth with disabilities. Makes sure their rights of an education is met, as well as results of education is improved. -
No Child Left Behind
Improves the academic achievement of students, especially those who are disadvantaged. -
Every Student Succeeds Act
Replaced the No Child Left Behind Law. This law extends more flexibility to states in education and laid out expectations for parents and communities.