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EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY: CHILD GROWTH AND LEARNING THEORY
You are on your way to developing your Professional Portfolio! At this point in the term, you have several components to include in your Professional Portfolio. You will continue to add components to your Professional Portfolio through the Discussion Boards. Please be sure you are using the template provided through Google Sites and following the Guide to Building a Portfolio, as this is how you will submit your Unit 9 Assignment. You should be excited about the progress you are making toward the course requirements!
PLEASE USE THE ATTACHMENTS FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT, THE ATTACHMENT LABELED “INSTRUCTIONS UNIT 4 ASSIGNMENT” IS WHERE YOU WILL FIND THE INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT. ALL OF THE ATTACHMENTS MMUST BE USED IN ORDER TO ASSIST.
Throughout your coursework for your bachelors degree, you have learned about child growth and learning theories. The readings this week will provide a review of several theories you addressed in your coursework and discuss ethics and professionalism in the field.
Library
The resource below can be found by searching in the Purdue Global Library.
To assist you in writing your reflection for the Discussion Board, please read the chapter from the text listed below:
Forde, C., McMahon, M., & Reeves, J. (2009). Putting together professional portfolios. Los Angeles, CA: SAGE.
- Chapter 8: Designing an Electronic Portfolio
Videos
Please use the following videos throughout the unit as you reflect on your ability to apply your knowledge of child development and learning theory to the classroom.
Edutopia. (2009, April 1). Howard Gardner on multiple intelligences [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/video/howard-gardner-multiple-intelligences
Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (n.d.). Samanthas story: Preschool inclusion success [Video file]. Retrieved from https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/children-disabilities/specialquest-multimedia-training-library/session-2-samanthas-story-preschool-inclusion-success-option-1
Web Resources
Huitt, W., & Hummel, J. (2003). Piaget’s theory of cognitive development. Educational Psychology Interactive. Valdosta, GA: Valdosta State University. Retrieved from http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/topics/cognition/piaget.html
Kaufman, D. M. (2003, January 25). Applying educational theory in practice. BMJ, 236(7382), 213216. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1125068/
Learning Theories.com. (n.d.). Learning Theories and Models. Retrieved from http://www.learning-theories.com/
NAEYC. (2011). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved from https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/position-statements/Ethics%20Position%20Statement2011_09202013update.pdf
NAEYC. (2016). Focus on ethics: Ethical issuesResponsibilities and dilemmas. Retrieved from https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/mar2016/ethical-responsibilities-dilemmas
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