For this assignment, you will choose one of the theorists that we have studied in Units 1-5. You will use the resources from the units to complete the template that is provided for this assignment

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Due: Midnight Sunday of Unit 4.

NAEYC KEY ASSESSMENT: Early Childhood Education Theorist NAEYC Standards 2a, 4a, 4b, 5b, 6d (defined in Rubric) Points: 170 Due: Sunday, 11:59 PM EST of Unit 6

Objective: Apply fundamental theories and concepts by focusing on one key early childhood education theorist.

Requirements

1. Select one of these theorists that you have learned about in this course: T. Berry Brazelton, Erik Erikson, Friedrich Frobel, Magda Gerber, Maria Montessori, Jean Piaget, or Lev Vygotsky

2. Research the theorist you selected by reviewing the information in the assigned readings and videos.

3. Complete the Early Child Theorist Chart provided in this unit. Fill in each chart section with the required information, including identifying the references you used from the course.

• Locate the Unit 6 assignment information in Blackboard, where the links to the resources are conveniently listed. You may use the links to help you find the information and copy the links into the assignment to show the resources you used.

Read the criteria by which your assignment will be evaluated. Review the requirements before you begin, while you research and write, and before you submit your work for grading.

CHS111 – Foundations of Early Childhood Education

EVE Theorist Instructions and Rubric

Criteria Comprehensive, Fairly Thorough Minimal Poor 5 points 3 points 2 points 0 points Biographical Information

Biographical information includes the Name of the Theorist, the Date of Birth/Death, and the Place of birth/Death.

One of the biographical items is missing or inaccurate.

Two or more of the biographical items are missing or inaccurate.

Three or more of the biographical items are missing or inaccurate.

30 points 20 points 10 points 0-4 points NAEYC 2a. Early Childhood Educators know about, understand, and value the diversity in family characteristics. Early childhood educators

The theorist’s view on the role of family, parent, and community is accurately described in at least three sentences.

The theorist’s view on the role of family, parent, and community is partially accurate or described in at least three sentences.

The theorist’s view on family, parent, and community roles is partially accurate or described in fewer than three sentences.

The theorist’s view on family, parent, and community roles is wholly inaccurate or inadequately described.

30 points 20 points 10 points 0-4 points NAEYC 4a. Early Childhood Educators know about and understand and demonstrate positive, caring, supportive relationships and interactions as the foundation for their work with young children.

The theorist’s views on the value of positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation for young children’s optimal development and learning are accurately described in at least three sentences.

The theorist’s views on the value of positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation for young children’s optimal development and learning are accurately described in at least three sentences.

The theorist’s views on the value of positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation for young children’s optimal development and learning are accurately described in at least three sentences.

The theorist’s views on the value of positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation for young children’s optimal development are wholly inaccurate or inadequately described.

30 points 20 points 10 points 0 points NAEYC 4b. Early Childhood Educators understand and use teaching skills that are responsive to the learning trajectories of young children and to the needs of each.

The strategies the theorist recommended for early childhood education are described accurately and include uses of technology If relevant.

Only two of the tools or strategies the theorist recommended for early childhood education are described accurately and include uses of technology If relevant.

Only one of the theorist- recommended tools or strategies for early childhood education is described accurately and includes technology use if relevant.

None of the tools or strategies the theorist recommended for early childhood education are described accurately.

35 points 0 points 0 points 0 points

NAEYC 5b. Early Childhood Educators understand pedagogy, including how young children learn and process information in each discipline, the learning trajectories for each discipline, and how teachers use this knowledge to inform their practice.

The references used to respond to Items 1-4 are accurate.

N/A N/A

The references used to respond to items 1-4 are missing.

35 points 25 points 10 points 0 points NAEYC 6d/6e Early childhood educators (d) are continuous, collaborative learners who (e) develop and sustain the habit of reflective and intentional practice in their daily work with young children and as members of the early childhood profession.

A comprehensive, detailed description is provided of 1) why the student feels that theory is vital in early childhood education. 2) How knowledge of the theorist they chose has deepened their understanding of children, families, and communities and strategies to support young children.

A general description is provided of 1) why the student feels that theory is vital in early childhood education, and 2) how knowledge of the theorist they chose has deepened their understanding of children, families, and communities and strategies to support young children.

A minimal description is provided for one of the criteria.

An inaccurate or very minimal reflection is provided.

5 points 3 points 2 points 0 points

SS3 Grammar, spelling,

and sentence structure are

proficient.

There are no grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors.

There are a maximum of two grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors.

There are no more than grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors.

There are six or more grammar, spelling, or punctuation.