Early learning theories made visible

pt. 1. The theories as a framework to support children. Jean Piaget (1896-1980) Erik Erikson (1902-1994) Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934) Abraham Maslow (1908-1970) John Dewey (1859-1952) Howard Gardner (1943-) Louise Derman-Sparks (1940-) pt. 2. Social-emotional development : building relationships to learn. Jean Piaget : arguments, discussions, and disagreements that build relationships Erik Erikson : children's sense of identity and social integration Lev Vygotsky : how children communicate their understanding of the world Abraham Maslow : promoting self-regulation and emotional stability John Dewey : collaboration, community, and negotiation Howard Gardner : multiple intelligences as a tool to develop self-esteem Louise Derman-Sparks : it's not fair! children as social activists Your turn

pt. 3. Beyond ABCs and 1, 2, 3s : children as protagonists of their own knowledge. Jean Piaget : children as active learners

Erik Erikson : taking initiative to gain mastery that supports learning

Lev Vygotsky : how children's play improves learning

Abraham Maslow : art as a language that promotes thinking and self-actualization

John Dewey : democracy in the making

Howard Gardner : using multiple intelligences to acquire knowledge

Louise Derman-Sparks : engaging children in deeper thinking

Your turn

pt. 4. Physical development : beyond gross-motor and fine-motor skills. Jean Piaget : bodies as tools for discovery

Erik Erikson : promoting physical mastery

Lev Vygotsky : scaffolding and learning through physical development

Abraham Maslow : physical strength that supports self-actualization

John Dewey : collaborative play that promotes physical skills

Howard Gardner : learning with the body's intelligence

Louise Derman-Sparks : bodies as identity

Your turn

pt. 5. Changing the assumptions of early care and education : how the theories give us a voice to initiate change.