By Tami Nichols The childs growth or development is influenced by two major forces First the child is a product of his or her environment But more fundamentally Gesell believed the childs development is directed from within by the action of the genes Gesell called this process ID: 339542
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Gesell’s Maturation Theory
By Tami NicholsSlide2
“The child’s growth or development , is influenced by two major forces. First, the child is a product of his or her environment. But more fundamentally, Gesell believed, the child’s development is directed from within, by the action of the genes. Gesell called this process
maturation
. “The best thing a parent can do is be sensitive and patient, since they cannot affect development and only offer guidance according to the Gesell Maturational Theory.(Crain p. 21)
Gesell’s Maturation
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heory Slide3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByBRqMNTcNQ
What are your initial thoughts after seeing that video? Do you believe genetics is the only factor in assessing a child’s development? Do you believe this theory is current? Lets discuss this? At what age group do you think this theory might still is be applicable?
Video Slide4
Children develop at various rates of development.How can we best support a child’s development?
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0fnBTUuRIAInfants Development Milestones
Stages of developmentSlide5
According to Gesell’s Maturational Theory, a child or teenager will develop only according to what they have programmed in their genetics
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The best thing a parent can do is be sensitive and patient, since they cannot affect development and only offer guidance according to the Gesell Maturational Theory.Discussion (Crain p. 27)
What are your thoughts? Slide6
What is enculturation? Slide7
People learn the requirements of their surrounding culture & acquire values and behaviors appropriate or necessary in that culture.
Essentially enculturation results on competence in the language, values, and rituals of the culture.
Takes place in the school and the home.Enculturation Slide8
Lets visit about the discussion question we reflected on in regards to child centered learning.
What are your thoughts and views about child center learning?
How does this effect the classroom?Slide9
Are there any additional thoughts or questions?
Conclusion Slide10
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