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Principle 5: Increasing Complexity
Development proceeds in predictable
directions toward greater complexity,
organization, and internalization
Example: Self talk before abstract thinking
Example: Using real items in play before being
classroom
Principle 11: Learning Modes
Childrendemonstrate different modes of
knowing and learning and different ways
of representing what they know
Example: After a walk around the
neighborhood one child may come back and
draw a picture, another act out what they saw
and another talk about it
Principle 12: Needs Met
Childrendevelop and learn best in the
context of a community where they are
safe and valued, their physical needs
are met, and they feel psychologically
secure.
Example: If children are well fed they will be
able to concentrate on learning activities.
Example: If children are living in violent home