The Child Development theorists that have the greatest influence on your thinking and practice

J.Lawson

09/06/12

                 A theory of development deals with change over time and is usually concerned with three things. First, it should describe changes over time within an area or several areas of development. Second, it should describe changes among areas of development. Third, it should explain these changes. No one theory has proved adequate to describe and explain learning or development. 

               I have similar thinking practices as a couple different child development theorists. Johann Pestalozzi has the most influence on my thinking and practices. The reason is because I feel the most important stage of a child life is the first year and that children should work at their own pace. I believe that children social relationships is a critical part of their life. I'm a strong believer of nurture over nature similar to John Locke's method more than any other theorists.