Music and

Movement
 INTRODUCTION

Developments in preschool music

education in the United States
have paralleled trends in the
field of early childhood
education.
Historical Antecedents of Early
Childhood Education
The educational system in the United
States at the turn of the century was
result of many different influences.
The emerging urban-industrial society
of the late 19th century forced
educators to think in broader terms of
providing care and education for
children at an earlier age.
 Theories of
Musical
Development
Maturation Theory
Maturation theory indicates
that an individual's hereditary
has the most impact on the
children’s development. As they
develop, their genetic aptitude
progresses.
Constructivist
Theories
The constructivists consider
persons as vigorously
constructing their personal
knowledge about their
experience.
 Behaviorist
Theory

The behaviorist theory of learning

and development began in the early
1900s and prevailed in the early
twentieth century. It originated
with the work of Ivan Pavlov in
Russia, while in the United States
it has been influenced by the
studies of John Watson, Edward
Thorndike, and B. F. Skinner.
 Psychoanalytic
Theory

Psychoanalytic theory provides

an awareness as to how the
unconscious affects an
individual’s thoughts, feelings,
and behavior.
 Ecological
Theory

Ecological theory concentrates on the importance of the

environment in children's lives and development. Based on this
theory, environment influences in every respect impact the
children's development.
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