linking theorists to EYFS help :(

[newbie31]

hi all i submitted my assignment on theorists but failed the first attempt with this feedback left any help in were to find this information or any advice would be appreciated thank you




I would advise to focus on the following, as you will need to discuss how their findings have influenced the EYFS in 3.2.

For example:

Cognitive development:

· Jean Piaget

· Lev Vygotsky

Physical development:

· Arnold Gesell

Speech, Language and communication development:

· Noam Chomsky

· Lev Vygotsky

Social and emotional development:

· John Bowlby

· Maria Montessori



The difference between the first and second question is the first question is how does the theory generally relate to an area of learning. However, the second question requires you to link it to you current framework.

3.2 - current framework means the EYFS

You should only discuss the theories in 3.2 that you have discussed in 3.1

you need to discuss how the theories you have mentioned above relate to and have informed the EYFS

The EYFS focuses on children's development, theorists have provided studies that show children learn and develop best when they have an environment that suits their needs and is enabling, they are supported to grow as unique individuals, when they develop positive relationships and that all children do learn and develop.

These are the four characteristics of the EYFS - therefore the studies and theories that have been carried out have formed the basic characteristics of the EYFS - which informs, influences and under pins current practice in the Early Years sector when working and supporting children of 0-8 years.

you can then mention the 7 areas of learning with Gesell being a good example of physical development, through each stage of learning you can see that Gesell’s has helped inform and develop what is expected of a child within physical development and at what age we should expect certain advances - there is also suggestions with each stage to suggest how to best support physical development.

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi, you can find a copy of the EYFS framework here on the gov.uk website

and this handbook has information that'll help with the theorists

for example Arnold Gessell's theory is explored on pages 319+

Once you've read those pages you'll be able to link his theories to the EYFS
eg. quote page 322Links to the nativist approach

The nativist approach is reflected in the EYFS as there are expectations that chi;dren will reach a certain level of physical development by the end of their reception year. These expectations are the early learning goals. Adults working with children are also meant to check that choildren are showing expected development.

There is also a two-year-old progress check and, as part of this check, early years settings have to assess how children are developing in the three prime areas (the next criteria) The idea of this check is to make sure, wwhere children are not showing typical development, that they might gain further support.

Links to the environmental perspective
The current framework (EYFS) also links to the environmental perspective as adults working with children are expected to provide a range of different opportunities to promote children's development. This is reflected in the wide range of resources to promote fine and gross motor movement. Early years settings are also expected to make sure that children have time outdoors.

Page 8 of the EYFS and the requiment for a physical education programme that:Physical development involves providing opportunities for young children to be active and interactive; and to develop their co-ordination, control, and movement. Children must also be helped to understand the importance of physical activity6, and to make healthy choices in relation to food

Cognitive development:

· Jean Piaget page 283

· Lev Vygotsky page 182 and page 284

Speech, Language and communication development:

· Noam Chomsky: p.296 quote, the leading theory is that of Noam Chomsky, who suggests that children come primed not only ready to learn language, but also to pick up the rules of grammar. According to Chomsky, this ability comes from a 'language acquisitiondevoice' which children from birth use to work out the grammar or linguistic rules of the language that they are exposed to. As babies can pick up any language at first, Chomsky suggests that there must be some structures and rules that are the same in all languages. He refers to this as 'Universal Grammar'

Page 297 looks at the different ways theoretical perspectives are reflected in the EYFS.

· Lev Vygotsky page 299: quote Cognitive development and memory
Cognitive deelopment and language are linked. We seem to use language to help us process information and store it.

Social and emotional development:

· John Bowlby page 54 theory of attachment - relationships

· Maria Montessori page 179


Hope this helps a little xx