Child development theorists

THEORIST What do they say about…?>	PAIGET	BRUNER	BANDURA
Speech, language and communication development
Cognitive development
Physical development
Personal, social and emotional development
THEORIST >	VYGOTSKY	SKINNER	Maslow or Chomsky or Gessel
What do they say about…?
Speech, language and communication development
Cognitive development
Physical development
Personal, social and emotional development

· Summarise current scientific research relating to neurological and brain development in early years. Explain how this influences practice in early years setting

· Analyse how the use of technology supports the development of speech,language and communication

· Analyse how theoretical perspectives relating to speech,language and communication development inform current frameworks (eyfs)

· Analyse how theoretical perspectives in relation to cognitive development impact on current practice in early years.

· Analyse how theoretical perspectives in relation to physical development inform current frameworks

· Analyse how theoretical perspectives in relation to personal,social and emotional development inform current frameworks

Useful links

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/596629/EYFS_STATUTORY_FRAMEWORK _2017.pdf

http://www.foundationyears.org.uk/2011/10/social-and-emotional-aspects-of-development-%e2%80%93-la-trainers- handbook/

http://www.foundationyears.org.uk/tag/practitioners/page/2/

https://www.clpe.org.uk/

http://www.foundationyears.org.uk/tag/early-language/

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002002.htm

https://www.verywell.com/child-development-theories-2795068

http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/birthtofive.aspx

http://www.livestrong.com/article/107915-six-stages-child-development/

http://videos.st-georges-academy.org/students/sixth-form/transition-

packs/packs/CYPWPart1.pdf https://www.learning-

theories.com/category/child-development-theories

https://www.theclassroomkey.com/2016/01/education_theorists.html