Hi, you can find a copy of the
EYFS framework here on the gov.uk website
and
this handbook has information that'll help with the theorists
for example Arnold Gessell's theory is explored on pages 319+
Once you've read those pages you'll be able to link his theories to the EYFS
eg. quote page 322Links to the nativist approach
The nativist approach is reflected in the EYFS as there are expectations that chi;dren will reach a certain level of physical development by the end of their reception year. These expectations are the early learning goals. Adults working with children are also meant to check that choildren are showing expected development.
There is also a two-year-old progress check and, as part of this check, early years settings have to assess how children are developing in the three prime areas (the next criteria) The idea of this check is to make sure, wwhere children are not showing typical development, that they might gain further support.
Links to the environmental perspective
The current framework (EYFS) also links to the environmental perspective as adults working with children are expected to provide a range of different opportunities to promote children's development. This is reflected in the wide range of resources to promote fine and gross motor movement. Early years settings are also expected to make sure that children have time outdoors.
Page 8 of the EYFS and the requiment for a physical education programme that:
Physical development involves providing opportunities for young children to be active and interactive; and to develop their co-ordination, control, and movement. Children must also be helped to understand the importance of physical activity6, and to make healthy choices in relation to food
Cognitive development:
· Jean Piaget
page 283
· Lev Vygotsky page 182 and
page 284
Speech, Language and communication development:
·
Noam Chomsky:
p.296 quote,
the leading theory is that of Noam Chomsky, who suggests that children come primed not only ready to learn language, but also to pick up the rules of grammar. According to Chomsky, this ability comes from a 'language acquisitiondevoice' which children from birth use to work out the grammar or linguistic rules of the language that they are exposed to. As babies can pick up any language at first, Chomsky suggests that there must be some structures and rules that are the same in all languages. He refers to this as 'Universal Grammar'
Page 297 looks at the different ways theoretical perspectives are reflected in the EYFS.
·
Lev Vygotsky page 299: quote
Cognitive development and memory
Cognitive deelopment and language are linked. We seem to use language to help us process information and store it.
Social and emotional development:
· John Bowlby
page 54 theory of attachment - relationships
· Maria Montessori
page 179
Hope this helps a little xx