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Question: Select two theories: One you are familiar with or interested in learning more about as well as a theory you are not familiar with or that you may not know as well.
In APA essay format, you will then provide the following information about both theories:
A brief overview of both theories ( no more than two paragraphs)
A description of how the theories are used today, including examples of what you've seen at your observation site. Provide three solid observational examples from your observation site and make connections to the theory. ( no more than three paragraphs).
For example-In, in the infant classroom, I observed infants' toys are placed low at the child's reach for easy access, and infants are allowed and encouraged to explore the toys using their senses. This approach aligns with Piaget's theory of cognitive development, the sensorimotor stage. According to healthline.com during this period, children learn about "the world by using their senses to interact with their surroundings. They touch things, lick them, bang them together, and put them into their mouths. They also begin to develop fine motor skills" ( Healthline, 2019). At this stage, children are learning more about their world through their senses.
Additionally, reflect on your findings that, at the minimum, answer the following questions:
How does the theory align with your personal theory about how children learn and develop?
What new information did you acquire (do not focus on the person, focus on the theory)
Explain the importance of theory and play in the early childhood curriculum (no more than two paragraphs)