Unit6:Optional: Submit written draft to the Safe Assignlink provided in the courseto gain feedback on whether you have appropriately quoted, paraphrased and cited your secondary research sources. The written draft will notbe reviewed by the instructor.Unit7:Review and utilize feedback on initial draftreceived from Safe Assign. Finalize and submitthewrittenresearch paperbySunday, 11:59 (EST).(100 points)4.Utilize the “Evaluation Rubric” for the ResearchPaper.Throughout the sevenweeks, be sure to read the rubric criteria, by which your project will be evaluated: before you research, while you research and write, while you revise your initial draft, and before you submit your research paper.Research TopicsOption
1: Historical Figure1)From the list below, choose and research onehistorical figure that had great influence on early childhood education. a)MariaMontessorie) LevVygotskyb)FriedrichFrobelf) AbrahamMaslowc)JeanPiagetg) T. BerryBrazeltond) Erik Eriksonh) MagdaGerber
2)Provide biographical information (name, time period, place of birth/death, etc.).
3)Write a detailed account of the historical figure’s significant contribution(s) and central concepts of the theory. Identify at least two publicationsauthored by the person. (5b)
4)Determine the historical figure’s views on the value of positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation for young children’s optimal development and learning.(4a)
5)Explain the historical figure’s effective strategies and tools for early education. If appropriate and/or relevant, include appropriate uses of technology.(4b)
6)Explain the theorist’s view on the role of parents, families and community in children’s development and learning.(2a)
7)Describe the scope of his/her influence on early education for today’s children. State your opinions and explain why. (6d
