Understand theory and current frameworks in relation to children's physical development
Table of Contents
- Tutorial Video
- Reading Materials
- Laser Learning reading text: ‘Theorists and theoretical perspectives'
- ‘Physical activity guidelines for children (under five years) from NHS choices
- ‘Physical activity guidelines’ by the UK Chief Medical Officers
- ‘Physical development in the EYFS’ webpage on the Surrey County Council website
- ‘Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage’ from the Department for Education
- Presentation
- Good Practice Example
- Interactive Quiz
- Evidence Opportunities
- Extended Learning
- Click on the icon on the left to open ‘Early Years Learning and Development: literature review’ and read the section on physical development from pages 64 to 74. This looks at recent research into physical development
- Use the internet to research Arnold Gesell. Research both his theories and current attitudes toward those theories.
- Click to read ‘Child development theories and examples’ on the Very Well Mind website.
- Click to read ‘Te Whāriki: What is New Zealand’s early years curriculum?’ on the Famly blog.
- Click to read ‘Revised EYFS - In focus…physical development’ on the Nursery World website.
- Think And Challenge
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