analyze two different Play Theories and Theorists.

Directions

For this assignment, you will analyze two different Play Theories and Theorists.

Step 1: Research and Analysis

Select two Early Childhood Theories and Theorists to analyze. Conduct basic research using course readings and additional library resources, as needed.

Some early childhood play theorist that you may consider for your assignment include:

Erik Erickson

Lev Vygotsky

• Maria Montessori
• Jean Piaget
• John Dewey
• Urie Bronfenbrenner
• Howard Gardner
• Sigmund Freud
• Reggio Emilia
• Albert Bandura
• Step 2: Application and Reflection
• Provide answers to the following questions and prompts in a 2–3-page reflection. Incorporate at least two credible resources from the course readings or additional library resources to support your answers.

Play Theory and Development: Analyze how each of the two play theories selected support children’s learning and development.

State the theorist or theory

Discuss what the theorist emphasizes concerning play.

• Give an example of a child’s play activity and explain how and what the child is learning in a way that a parent would understand.
• Stages of Development:
• For each theory/theorist, describe stages of play (or stages of development) for children from birth to age 8. These will be different for each theory/theorist, so make sure to note this within your work.
• Play Theories in Action: Explain how these play and development theories apply to environmental considerations in an early childhood setting.
• Select an area or center, such as the blocks center, dramatic play, manipulatives, library, outdoor play, etc.
• For each of your two theorists, explain what a child might be learning and how this may apply to their growth and development.