Theorists Graphic Organizer/I-Messages

Introduction

This assignment gives students the opportunity to compare and contrast theories focusing on how children construct knowledge. Students will also practice giving I-Messages.

The Assignment

This is a two part assignment- you will use the provided link to complete both parts of the assignment.

*For the first part, you will click on the link, then you will use your text to complete the graphic organizer that compares and contrasts the theorists that emphasize how children construct knowledge. You will find the information needed to complete the graphic organizer on pages 32-43 of the text.

*The second part of the assignment will give you the opportunity to practice giving an I-Message.  Practice sending an I-message by completing only one of the situations from figure 2.7 of the text on page 49. Make sure to use the format provided in the text and include which scenario you chose. You need to read pages 48-49 to get a good understanding of this communication strategy.

Give data

State tangible effects

Say how you feel

Focus on change

Part One: Compare/Contrast Graphic Organizer

Directions: The three theorists listed below focus on how children construct knowledge. There are great similarities among these theories as well as some differences. Using the information in the text, (pgs. 36-47) compare and contrast the information provided and SUMMARIZE it by completing the graphic organizer below.( I started Dewey and Piaget for you). A minimum of 3 is needed, in each box, for all 3 theorists.

John Dewey	Jean Piaget	Lev Vygotsky .
Similarities	Similarities	Similarities
Differences 1.Believed in four primary interests of children.	Differences 1. Piaget’s perspective on how children’s knowledge develops is called constructivism.	Differences
Additional Info	Additional Info	Additional Info

Part 2: Chapter Two also discusses I-Messages. (pgs.46-47) “I” Messages are a great way to share your feelings without blame. When adults use “I” Messages with children, they teach children that other people have feelings, too, and they model an effective way for children to express their feelings. Please practice sending an I-message by completing only one of the situations from figure 2.7 of the text on page 53. Include which situation you choose and use the format below to address the situation with the child:

· Give data

· State tangible effects

· Say how you feel

· Focus on change