I chose Vygotskys theory of zpd and theory of play.

3. Application–follow directions in the assignment.

In this assignment, you will analyze a developmental theory relevant to children’s growth and development that was introduced in this module.

· Create a 3- to 5-page paper (not including the title or references pages) in a Word document for your response.

· Use APA format for the paper, in-text citations, and title and references pages.

· Include an introduction and a conclusion in your paper.

Step 1. Select a classic developmental theory addressed in the module. (Find theories in the resources.)

Step 2. Locate three recent ( within the last 7 years if possible) research articles on your selected theory. Follow these guidelines:

· Choose peer-reviewed articles preferably published within the last 7 years. Depending on your theory you may need to expand to the last 10 years.

· Search for seminal articles (These articles will be during the time the theorist was alive and not necessarily in the last 10 years) written during the time that the theory was first introduced to the world by the theorists themselves. These may be more than 10 years old but will help you to better understand the theory.

Step 3. Provide an APA citation and summary for each source. (This includes a citation for quotations, paraphrases, facts, and information read or viewed in the articles and videos.)

Step 4. Next, provide a detailed comparison of the articles, addressing how each article utilizes the classic theory and how it applies to working in early childhood education. Answer these questions in relation to each article:

DO NOT WRITE THE QUESTION IN THE SUBHEADING OR AS A SHORT ANSWER IN THE PAPER.

WRITE THE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS IN A PARAGRAPH FORMAT.  WRITE A PARAGRAPH FOR EACH ARTICLE REVIEWED WITH CITATIONS AND DETAILS FROM THE ARTICLE.

· What does the article say about the theory?

· What developmental domain was addressed?

· What age of individuals does the theory address?

· What questions did the researchers ask in their study?

· Who were their subjects?

· What did the researchers find (answers to their questions)?

Step 5. Finally, explain the aspects of the theory which are relevant to your practice and the ways in which you would use them.

Order of the Paper!!

Title Page

Introductory Paragraph

Reflection of Article 1 Paragraph

Reflection of Article 2 Paragraph

Reflection of Article 3 Paragraph

Paragraph of the relevancy of the information in the articles to your practice (Concluding Paragraph)

Reference List