Historical Development and Philosophies of Early Education
Task A: Historical Development and Philosophies of Early Education
1) Discuss some of the historical figures that shaped the field of Early Childhood Education. How were they influential with the education of young children or education, in general?
2) Discuss the educational movements that contributed to the field of early childhood education (kindergarten, nursery school and progressive education). What impact did they have with the education of young children? What were some of the issues with some of these educational movements?
3) Discuss the evolvement of the High/Scope model and the developmental-interactional approach (DIA). How have they contributed to the field of early education today?
4) Discuss the three European approaches and their significance in the field of early education. How do they support the development of toddlers and young children?
1) The concept of childhood and treatment of children through history has always been tied to economic, religious, and social factors. During the 20th century, the view of early childhood as an important part of human development was valued. The below mentioned historical figures have influenced the early childhood education system in the following ways:
John Amos Comenius(1592-1670) was a bishop in Czechoslovakia, who supported the idea of universal education. He understood and stressed the importance of the early years and emphasized the value of active learning, hands-on experiences, and the involvement of parents in their children’s education. His 1658 publication “The World of Pictures” is viewed as the first picture book for children. He believed that teachers should work with the natural order of child development. http://www.tostepharmd.net/hissoc/top100events.html
John Locke (1632-1704) was an English doctor and philosopher. He believed that children were born tabla rasa, like a blank slate and the child’s experiences would determine what a he would become. He
1) Discuss some of the historical figures that shaped the field of Early Childhood Education. How were they influential with the education of young children or education, in general?
2) Discuss the educational movements that contributed to the field of early childhood education (kindergarten, nursery school and progressive education). What impact did they have with the education of young children? What were some of the issues with some of these educational movements?
3) Discuss the evolvement of the High/Scope model and the developmental-interactional approach (DIA). How have they contributed to the field of early education today?
4) Discuss the three European approaches and their significance in the field of early education. How do they support the development of toddlers and young children?
1) The concept of childhood and treatment of children through history has always been tied to economic, religious, and social factors. During the 20th century, the view of early childhood as an important part of human development was valued. The below mentioned historical figures have influenced the early childhood education system in the following ways:
John Amos Comenius(1592-1670) was a bishop in Czechoslovakia, who supported the idea of universal education. He understood and stressed the importance of the early years and emphasized the value of active learning, hands-on experiences, and the involvement of parents in their children’s education. His 1658 publication “The World of Pictures” is viewed as the first picture book for children. He believed that teachers should work with the natural order of child development. http://www.tostepharmd.net/hissoc/top100events.html
John Locke (1632-1704) was an English doctor and philosopher. He believed that children were born tabla rasa, like a blank slate and the child’s experiences would determine what a he would become. He