Unit 5: Growth of Children: Cognitive
Duration of Days: 28
Who the 2 Foundational Cognitive development theorists are.
How children develop language.
The importance of play and its involvement in language development.
Compare and Contrast theorists Piaget and Vygotsky.
Explore the stages of language development.
Examine ways to encourage language development.
Explore the importance of play in language development.
Assess appropriate selection of toys for children.
Define, understand and use terminology, concepts and principles
Reading articles
Student centered activities/projects
Case Studies
Formative assessments
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cognitive Developmental Theorists | 8 |
| 2 | Language Development | 10 |
| 3 | Importance of Play | 10 |