Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapters 3 and 6 in your textbook and view the ECE 101 Theorist Gallery Tour (Links to an external site.)

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapters 3 and 6 in your textbook and view the ECE 101 Theorist Gallery Tour (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. After
reviewing these sources it is likely that a few theoretical models are
of interest to you. In this discussion, you will explain the two
theoretical models you relate the most with and tell how the theorists’
ideas align with your current beliefs about how children learn, grow,
and develop. This will help as you work to understand who you are as an
early childhood educator.

Theorists and Theories

Piaget: Theory of Cognitive Development

Vygotsky: Sociocultural Theory of Development

Gardner: Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Skinner: Operant Conditioning Theory

Bandura: Social Learning Theory

Freud: Psychosexual Theory of Development

Erikson: Theory of Psychosocial Development

Kohlberg: Theory of Moral Development

Initial post: Your initial post should include the following:
Describe the two theoretical models you connect with the most. Explain your thinking.

Summarize the models in your own words.
Explain specifically how and why each model aligns with your belief about how children learn, grow, and develop.
Describe a real-life example for each theoretical model. For
example, if you have seen a teacher provide scaffolding, explain what
you saw and how it aligns with Vygotsky.