Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Montessori Teaching · Theories of Child Development & Montessori's Observation on Children
Development Interaction Approach
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Ch 1: Fundamentals of Montessori Teaching
Historical Context of Early Childhood Teaching
About Maria Montessori
Theories of Child Development & Montessori's Observation on Children
Principles of Montessori's Teaching
Ch 2: Essentials of Montessori Teaching
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Practical Life
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Theories of Child Development
The **Development Interaction Approach** is an important pillar of Early Childhood Education. It draws on theories from world-renowned developmental psychologists and educators, including:
- **Erik Erikson** — psychosocial stages of development
- **John Dewey** — learning through experience
- **Jean Piaget** — cognitive developmental stages
- **Lucy Sprague Mitchell** — child-centred progressive education
Together, their work forms the conceptual foundation for how modern educators understand the child.
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