Chapter 13 Developmentally Appropriate CognitiveLanguageLiteracy Environments For Toddlers
- Slides: 9
Chapter 13 Developmentally Appropriate Cognitive/Language/Literacy Environments: For Toddlers © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Understanding Toddler Cognitive Intelligence Substage 5 12 to 18 months Increased repertoire of physical skills Trial-and-error Substage 6 Around 18 Deferred imitation months Representational thought © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Language Development © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Developmentally Appropriate Cognitive Environments • Burton White’s research concludes that there are three roles for adult caregivers: – designer of the child’s world – consultant – authority © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Planning • Is based on observed developmental levels • Takes into account the particular learning style of toddlers • Is based on observed interest • Makes connections between different experiences © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Principles of Teaching Toddlers © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Materials and Activities for Sensorimotor Learning • • • Creative corner Large motor play Construction area Sensory exploration Housekeeping area Book area © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Principles of Teaching Language/Literacy to Toddlers © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Principles of Teaching Language/Literacy to Toddlers © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.