Theories

Social and Emotional Developmental theories have been conceptualized based on the work of Erik Erickson, Stanley Greenspan, Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, and others. Select and discuss two social and emotional theories that resonate most with your personal views. Your discussion must include a description of the similarities and differences between your two chosen theories. Please also answer the following questions:

How does your understanding of the two theories that you selected apply to real-world experiences in ECEC?

How will these theories guide your behavior when working with infants and toddlers?

In general, which theory resonates most with your personal/educational philosophy? Please explain (why and how) and support your work by citing course materials, using the appropriate APA citation.

Please ensure the work is at least 250 words in APA format.

Required Reference

Hearron, P. & Hildebrand, V. (2013). Guiding young children (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.

Other References

Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2009). Understanding the effects of maltreatment on brain development. Issue Briefs. Retrieved from https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/issue_briefs/brain_development/brain_development.pdf
Erikson, E. (1993). Childhood and society. New York: W.W. Norton. (original work published 1950). 
Films On Demand, (2009). Child development theorists: Freud to Erikson to Spock . . . and beyond [Video file]. Retrieved from http://digital.films.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=18596&xtid=41255
Goleman, D. (2005). Emotional intelligence: Why it can matter more than IQ. New York: Bantam.
Greenspan, S. I. & Benderly, B. L. (1997). The growth of the mind and the endangered origins of intelligence. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley
Greenspan, S. I. (2002). The secure child: Helping our children feel safe and confident in a changing world. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press Books.
Harlow, H. F. (1958). The nature of love. American Psychologist,13, 673-685. Retrieved from http://psychclassics.yorku.ca/Harlow/love.htm
Hearron, P. & Hildebrand, V. (2009). Guiding young children. (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River: Pearson.
Mackrain, M., Golani, B., & Cairone, K. (2009). DECA-I/T Parents Guide (For Now & Forever) [Pamphlet]. Lewisville, NC: Kaplan Early Learning Company.
McLeod, S. A. (2008). Erik Erikson. Retrieved from http://www.simplypsychology.org/Erik-Erickson.html
Nelson, J., Erwin, C. & Duffy, R. (2007). Positive discipline: The first three years. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press. 
Spitz, R. A. (1945). Hospitalism: An inquiry into the genesis of psychiatric conditions in early childhood. The Psychoanalytic Study of the Child, 1, 53–74.
Werner, E. E. (2005).  Resilience and recovery: Findings from the Kauai longitudinal study.  FOCAL POiNT Research, Policy, and Practice in Children’s Mental Health, 19(1),11-13. Retrieved from http://isites.harvard.edu/fs/docs/icb.topic868773.files/1018WernerArticle.pdf