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He believe in natural learning, but he added another dimension. He developed principles for learning that combined natural elements with informal instruction. He made lessons that involved manipulating objects he called “gifts”. This was learned about through touch, smell, language, size, and shape for children.
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Recommended that a child's early education be natural. This means learning things they are developmentally ready for, but children should be able to learn with being themselves
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He believed in the natural unfolding of a child. He followed Pestalozzi’s ideas by proving plans for instructing young children. He stressed the importance of play in learning
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Morphett and Wahburne’s (1931) research found that children who were developmentally 6 years and 6 months were old enough for reading instructions
1930-1940- Standarized tests were developed that included sections of specific skills used to indicate whether a child had reach the maturity to be ready to learn and read -
Investigation included looking at cognitive development of the children using varied research methodologies such as experimental studies lie control groups.
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He believed children needed early, orderly, systematic training to master skills. He made an environment of materials, which helped children to be self-correcting and able to use their senses.
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His philosophy of early childhood education led to the concept of the child-centered curriculum. He believed curriculum should be built around the interests of children and that they actually learn from playing in a real setting
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Assumes that the child acquires some knowledge about language, reading, and writing before coming to school.
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His theory of cognitive development is based on what a child is capable of at different stages of life/growth.
Sensorimotor period (0-2): hears, sees, tastes and feels. Preoperational period (2-7): child’s language develops.
Concrete operation period (7-11): the child begins concrete thinking and then can move into abstract ideas. Formal operations period (11-adult): Uses language to deal with abstract thinking. -
His theory suggest that learning occurs as children acquire new concepts. These new concepts are considered schema. Schema is mental structures where people store information
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Whole language instruction began to be criticized because test scores seemed to indicate that children were not acquiring literacy skills needed to be come fluent readers.
This era also included skills called Phonological awareness and phonemic awareness. This helps children learn the principles of phonics, which are ABC’S knowledge, and sound (difference between printed letters in spoken letters). -
Children begin to experiment with reading and writing, they need to focus on sounds that make up words
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No single method to single combination of methods successfully teach all children to read. Teachers must know that social, emotional, physical, and intellectual statues of children they teach.
A BCA is not a random combination of strategies, but a teacher must select different learning theories to create balance. -
Dow, R. S., & Baer, G. T. (2012). Self-paced phonics: A text for educators, 5th ed. Pearson.
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