Reflections on andragogy Remember the first time you learned to bake brownies, replace a light bulb, or change a tire? Chances are you learned these skills, not through formal education, but through your own initiative, motivated by desire or need. You may have learned the skills on your own; or p...

The Importance of Early Childhood Development in Elementary EducationEarly childhood is the most rapid period of development in a human life. Teachers need to be able to recognize and understand children's behavior to help them grow successfully in life. One way to better understand children is th...

The Importance of Early Childhood Development in Elementary EducationEarly childhood is the most rapid period of development in a human life. Teachers need to be able to recognize and understand children's behavior to help them grow successfully in life. One way to better understand children is th...

Piaget and Vygotsky Theories of Cognitive DevelopmentEveryday life is characterized by conscious purpose. From reaching for food to designing an experiment, our actions are directed at goals. This purpose reveals itself partly in our conscious awareness and partly in the organization of our thought...