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ericka1 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Based on what you learned in this chapter, describe an ideal preschool in some detail.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Compare and contrast the theories of Piaget and Vygotsky. Include examples of children's behavior from research and from your own personal experience to support the views of each.

What will be an ideal response?

Liamb2179 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Students should cite low teacher-student ratios, a wide variety of materials that help
develop fine and gross motor skills and that challenge children intellectually, a
curriculum that emphasizes cognitive goals rather than behavioral management,
and teachers with training in early childhood education.

Answer to Question 2

Answers should directly compare the thinking of Piaget and Vygotsky, especially
their disagreement about how learning occurs (genetically programmed as opposed
to socially and culturally driven; individual as opposed to guided). It is important that
students cite relevant examples from their own personal experience as well as
examples from research may be found in the book.