Gesells Maturation Theory By Tami Nichols Gesells Maturation

Gesell’s Maturation Theory By Tami Nichols

Gesell’s Maturation Theory � “The child’s growth or development , is influenced by two major forces. First, the child is a product of his or her environment. But more fundamentally, Gesell believed, the child’s development is directed from within, by the action of the genes. Gesell called this process maturation. “ � The best thing a parent can do is be sensitive and patient, since they cannot affect development and only offer guidance according to the Gesell Maturational Theory. � (Crain p. 21)

Video � http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=By. BRq. MN Tc. NQ � What are your initial thoughts after seeing that video? � Do you believe genetics is the only factor in assessing a child’s development? � Do you believe this theory is current? ◦ Lets discuss this? � At what age group do you think this theory might still is be applicable?

Stages of development � Children develop at various rates of development. � How can we best support a child’s development? � Video: ◦ http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=i 0 fn. BTUu. RIA ◦ Infants Development Milestones

What are your thoughts? � According to Gesell’s Maturational Theory, a child or teenager will develop only according to what they have programmed in their genetics. � The best thing a parent can do is be sensitive and patient, since they cannot affect development and only offer guidance according to the Gesell Maturational Theory. � Discussion (Crain p. 27)

What is enculturation?

Enculturation � People learn the requirements of their surrounding culture & acquire values and behaviors appropriate or necessary in that culture. � Essentially enculturation results on competence in the language, values, and rituals of the culture. � Takes place in the school and the home.

How does this effect the classroom? � Lets visit about the discussion question we reflected on in regards to child centered learning. � What are your thoughts and views about child center learning?

Conclusion � Are there any additional thoughts or questions?

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