Describe how educational theory has impacted the field of early childhood.
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Details: Please respond to the following:
Choose two early childhood theorists and share their views on the importance of play as a mode of learning in the early childhood years.
Explain how developmentally appropriate practices support play-based learning.
Parents often comment that their children “play all day” and that it is a concern for them. As an early childhood professional, what would be your response to their concerns? Please be sure to support your response with an explanation based on one of the educational theories you have selected.
This discussion addresses the following unit learning outcomes:
Describe how educational theory has impacted the field of early childhood.
Discuss the benefits of play in the early childhood environment.
It also addresses the following Course Outcome:
CE401-2: Examine how different early learning theories impact early learning.
Remember that your goal for discussion is three-fold:
To participate actively throughout the entire week.
To contribute in a way that adds to the discussion and moves it forward in an original fashion.
To use the course content to inform your posts and responses.
Keep in mind that when you post, you should always reference items you cite—be sure to use APA format. Also, be sure to refer back to the rubric as often as you need to during the week. The class is all about sharing knowledge, so use discussions as a way of creating a community resource for yourself and your colleagues.
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