Educators must know about child development!!! “Zeal without knowledge is like fire without light.” Thomas Fuller

Principles of Child Development b Children develop holistically b Child development occurs in an orderly sequence b Development proceeds at varying rates within and among children

Principles of Child Development b New development is based on previous development b Development has both cumulative and delayed effects b There are optimal periods of child development

Principles of Child Learning b Children are active learners b Learning is influenced by maturation b Learning is influenced by environment b Learning takes place through a combination of physical experience, social interaction, and reflection

Principles of Child Learning b Learning styles differ b Children learn through play b Learning is influenced by early dispositions and perceptions

Contexts of Child Development and Learning -Bronfenbrenner

Principles of Developmental Direction b Simple to Complex b Known to Unknown b Self to Other b Whole to Part b Enactive to Symbolic b Exploratory to Goal Directed b Inaccurate to More Accurate b Impulsive to Controlled

Assignment for Portfolio or Journal Select a fundamental belief you have about child development and learning. Describe how this belief will guide your teaching practices.