Developmental Psychology Cognitive development in childhood (Ages 2 – 6 years)

Piaget’s Preoperational Child Intuitive thought Symbolic Function

Piaget’s Preoperational Child Static Reasoning Focus on appearance Conservation

Vygotsky’s Theory Uses a approach

Vygotsky’s Theory Language use Use in the educational system

Information Processing Attention Planfulness Memory

Information Processing Explicit Memory Short Term Memory Child Learning – Television Programs

Childhood Theories Theory – Theory

Theory - Theory Humans always seek reasons for events Most child questions revolved around behavior

Theory of Mind 2 – 3 years 4-5 years Beyond 5 years

Language Development Morphology “ ” experiment Style of speech

Early Childhood Education Child – Centered Kindergarten Project Head Start