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Theories of Development II

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Catalogue Number:  520147
Producer:  Magna Systems
Producing Agencies:  Magna Systems
Subject:  Early Childhood Education, Family Studies/Home Economics, Health and Medicine, Psychology
Language:  English
Grade Level:  Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin:  United States
Copyright Year:  2007
Running Time:  16:17
Closed Captions:  Yes


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Why do early child educators and parents need to understand the educational theories of philosophers from three hundred years ago? Viewers will learn theories that will give them a foundation to build their own philosophy of education.

Create your own personalized educational practice:

  • Learn the theories of John Locke, who believed children are different and education should be individualized.
  • Understand what Jean-Jacques Rousseau meant by children learning through natural consequences.
  • See how Johann Pestalozzi pioneered the use of learning through concrete objects.
  • Apply the principles of Frederick Froebel, who began the kindergarten movement.

Through live classroom video, expert interviews, and historical accounts, viewers will gain a deeper understand of these early theorists and the role they played in the history of educational and still play today.


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