Literacy Timeline

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    Maria Montessori

    Maria Montessori developed the Montessori Method. This method developed Child Centered Learning. It was allowing children to learn independently with their own interests and through play.
  • Cognitive Development

    Jean Piaget created the theory of cognitive development. This explains that children learn through experiments and make meaning of situations.
  • Sociocultural Theory

    The Sociocultural Theory revolved around students learning by interacting with each other and the instructor. This involves group work and talks about different cultures and backgrounds.
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    Burrus Frederic

    Frederic developed operant conditioning. His concept of operant conditioning was positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and punishment that shaped behavior in the classroom.
  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

    This provides rights to students and their parents with privacy when it comes to the student's education records. It is illegal for teachers to share information about students' educations records.
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

    This law was created to protect the rights of people with disabilities. This stated that no school could deny a child with a disability and has to give the proper accommodations that student will need to succeed in school.