Working TOC Introduction Chapter 1: Theories as a Framework to Support Children Introducing the Theorists (Summary of basic theory and an example story for each) Jean Piaget Erik Erikson Lev Vygotsky Abraham Maslow John Dewey Howard Gardner Louise Derman-Sparks Reflective Teaching and the Child Development Theories Qualities of Reflective Teachers The Reflective Process: (example story--reflective teacher''s process with her class) NOTE: The text on the theorists in the next three sections follows the same format: Defining the Theory Story Visible Theories--Connecting Story and Theory What''s My Role? Action Steps for Teachers and Environment Part 1: Social Emotional Development: Building Relationships to Learn Arguments, Discussion and Disagreements that Build Relationships: Jean Piaget on Social-Emotional Development of Young Children Children''s Sense of Identity and Social Integration: Erik Erikson on Social-Emotional Development of Young Children How Children Communicate Their Understanding of the World: Lev Vygotsky on Social-Emotional Development of Young Children Gaining Self-Regulation and Emotional Stability: Abraham Maslow on Social-Emotional Development of Young Children Dramatic Play at the Core of Collaboration and Negotiation: John Dewey on Social-Emotional Development of Young Children Multiple Intelligences as a Tool to Develop Self-Esteem: Howard Gardner on Social-Emotional Development of Young Children It''s Not Fair! Children as Social Activists: Louise Derman-Sparks'' Anti-Bias Curriculum and the Social-Emotional Development of Young Children Conclusion (of the overall domain) Your Turn: Example Story and Guiding Questions Reflection Questions Part 2: Cognitive Development: Children as Protagonists of Their Own Knowledge Introducing the Domain: Beyond ABCs and 1, 2, 3s Children as Active Learners: Jean Piaget on Cognitive Development of Young Children Taking Initiative to Gain Mastery that Supports Learning: Erik Erikson on Cognitive Development of Young Children How Children''s Play Improves Learning: Lev Vygotsky on Cognitive Development of Young Children Art as a Language that Promotes Thinking and Self-Actualization: Abraham Maslow on Cognitive Development of Young Children Democracy in the Making: John Dewey on Cognitive Development of Young Children Using Multiple Intelligences to Acquire Knowledge: Howard Gardner on Cognitive Development of Young Children Engaging Children in Deeper Thinking: Louise Derman-Sparks on Cognitive Development of Young Children Conclusion (of the overall domain) Your Turn: Example Story and Guiding Questions Reflection Questions Part 3: Physical Development: Using the Body as a Tool for Discovery Introducing the Domain: Beyond Gross Motor and Fine Motor Skills Bodies as Tools for Discovery: Jean Piaget on the Physical Development of Young Children Promoting Physical Mastery: Erik Erikson on the Physical Development of Young Children Scaffolding and Learning through Physical Development: Lev Vygotsky on Physical Development of Young Children Physical Strength that Support Self-Actualization: Abraham Maslow on the Physical Development of Young Children Collaborative Play that Promotes Physical Skills: John Dewey on the Physical Development of Young Children Bodily-Kinesthetic Learning: Howard Gardner on the Physical Development of Young Children Bodies as Identity: Louise Derman-Sparks on the Physical Development of Young Children Conclusion (of the overall domain) Your Turn: Example Story and Guiding Questions Reflection Questions Part 4: Changing the Assumptions of Early Care and Education--How the Theories Give Us a Voice to Initiate Change Crystal''s Story Final Thoughts.