Early Childhood Program Development: Theory & Practice Workshop

A recent workshop with the early years team at KVS focused on the key theory and research that provides the foundation of understanding about how children develop and learn.  The key theory and research included key findings from Maslow, Erikson, Piaget, Vygotsky, Gardner, play-based research by Smilansky, brain research, and resilience research.  Helping our teachers understand the theory and research will greatly assist them in knowing what they are doing and why in the classroom. As our teachers become more familiar and comfortable with this research and theory, it will gradually help them firmly establish the foundation for their new curriculum, which will ultimately determine how they make decisions and plan their daily practice.

Linking theory to practice

Looking at the implications of theory in the classroom

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