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You will design a chart detailing theorists who were/are key contributors to the field of Early Childhood Education. You will need to add to the chart to complete the assignment; see the rubric to see what needs to be included to earn a specific number of points. There is a minimum of 15 to meet the requirement for submission.
Think of this assignment as the first addition to a study guide to prepare for the state licensure exam. It will be critical for you to know, understand, and apply critical theories that historically impact the field of ECE as well as those that are more current.
My sample on Pestalozzi does not constitute a substantive amount of information; the information you include on how each theorist highlighted should be considerably more thorough to be considered substantive and earn full points for that criterion.
Name Dates How did he/she impact ECE
Johann Pestalozzi 1746-1827 He believed learning happened in stages; a child had to master a skill before moving on. Established the idea of “the whole child.” Children needed to discover
