Cognitive Development In Early Childhoo
Cognitive Development in Early Childhood Education
A child’s cognitive development affects how and when they learn skills
History
Early Childhood Education can be traced back to the mid 1800’s with the development of private kindergarten in a home.
Around the 1960’s head start programs were develop with the help of Urie Bronfenbrenner to prepare children for kindergarten.
The idea was to provide a quality early education that would encourage children’s cognitive development by offering a low child to adult ratio with hands-on activities and a qualified staff.
Piaget
Jean Piaget, who was originally a biologist, turned his attention to the development of children after assisting in the development of an intelligence test for a boy’s school at which he taught.
His theory was that children cannot perform tasks until they are psychologically mature.
Bronfenbrenner
Urie Bronfenbrenner, a co-founder of the head start program, had a different theory on childhood development.
In his theory, how a child interacts with this system affects how the child will grow and learn.
Curriculum
The curriculum in any early childhood development program must meet certain requirements for the child’s maturity level. It must promote interactive learning; build a concept of understanding; promote the development of higher order abilities; respect a child’s psychological needs and promote a feeling of safety, security, and belonging.
A child’s cognitive development affects how and when they learn skills
History
Early Childhood Education can be traced back to the mid 1800’s with the development of private kindergarten in a home.
Around the 1960’s head start programs were develop with the help of Urie Bronfenbrenner to prepare children for kindergarten.
The idea was to provide a quality early education that would encourage children’s cognitive development by offering a low child to adult ratio with hands-on activities and a qualified staff.
Piaget
Jean Piaget, who was originally a biologist, turned his attention to the development of children after assisting in the development of an intelligence test for a boy’s school at which he taught.
His theory was that children cannot perform tasks until they are psychologically mature.
Bronfenbrenner
Urie Bronfenbrenner, a co-founder of the head start program, had a different theory on childhood development.
In his theory, how a child interacts with this system affects how the child will grow and learn.
Curriculum
The curriculum in any early childhood development program must meet certain requirements for the child’s maturity level. It must promote interactive learning; build a concept of understanding; promote the development of higher order abilities; respect a child’s psychological needs and promote a feeling of safety, security, and belonging.