ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ECCD PROGRAMMES

Lesson 02: Application of Developmental theories in ECE

Arnold Gessel

Arnold Gessel studied the development of motor behavior, language, visual capacities, adaptive behavior and personal and social relations in children. He emphasized the crucial role of maturation in all aspects of development. The major implication of his work for early childhood education is the need to consider the maturational readiness of the child while planning and implementing any educational programme.