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Early Years Concept map
&Classroom Management plan
By Soniya Perumal (1096489)& Sandeepa U(1101656)
Department of Education and social sciences, Abu Dhabi University
EDC 487 Method of Teaching Early Childhood
Dr. Sharon Waller
Due 21/03/2025
Introduction
01
Concept map
02
Key theories
03
Reflections
05
CONTENT
Classroom Management
approaches
04
Challenges &solutions
06
Conclusion
07
References
08
Introduction
Classroom
management is
essential for a
structured, effective
learning environment
Use differentiated
strategies to meet the
diverse needs of
learners.
A positive learning
environment fosters
safety, respect, and
engagement.
Strong teacher-student
relationships build
trust and guide behavior
In early years, it
supports foundational
skills and social
development.
Clear routines and
consistent expectations
help children
understand classroom
norms
Concept Map
Vygotsky’s Zone of
Proximal Development &
Social Development
Theory
Family Engagement
B.F Skinner’s Operant
Conditioning.
Positive Reinforcement
Bandura’s Social Learning
Theory
Clear Expectations
Engaging Environment
Early years Classroom
Management
Piaget’s Constructivist
Theory
Routine and
Predictability
Collaborative
play
Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological
Systems Theory.
Teacher- Student relation
John Dewey’s Experimental
Learning Theory.
Emphasizes using praises and rewards to encourage
positive behavior.
Reinforces learning through positive reinforcement, which
increases the likelihood of desired behaviors being
repeated.
This aligns with Skinner’s theory which suggests that
behavior can be shaped through reinforcement and
feedback.
1953
B. F. Skinner
Operant Conditioning
Focuses on establishing simple, clear
rules that are consistently reinforced.
Uses visual aids and modelling appropriate
behaviors to. help young learners
understand what is expected of them
This links to Bandura’s theory that children
learn behavior by observing, intimating and
modeling the actions of those around them.
Clear expectations
Bandura
Social learning theory
(1977)
(1952)
Piaget
Constructivist
Theory
Encourages creativity,
curiosity, and hands-on
learning, which is
essential for young
children’s cognitive
development.
Piaget emphasizes the
idea that children
construct their own
knowledge through
active interaction with
their environment.
• Routine and predictability
Students learn best when they are at the zone of proximal
development, where tasks are just beyond their current
abilities but achievable with support.
Predictable routines gives children a sense of security
Scaffolding routines provide more support at
the beginning and gradually reduce it. This will
help students to feel confident
Vygotsky’s Zone of proximal development
((1978)
Collaborative Play
02
Problem solving
03
Teamwork
04
Cognitive
development
01
Foster social skills
Vygotsky’s Social learning
theory
(1978)
Family Engagement
 Having a strong communication with
families emphasizes the role of home
environment and community in the
child’s learning process.
 Bronfenbrenner’s theory emphasizes
the importance of external systems
such as family and community in
child’s development.
Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological
systems theory
(1979)
• Teacher- student relationship
John Dewey’s Experiential Learning Theory
((1938)
 Meaningful relationship with students will make
them feel supported.
 Drawing to John Dewey’s theory, it emphasizes
the role of a teacher who nurtures curiosity and
engagement through active learning experiences.
 The theory of Vygotsky and Carl Roger’s
Humanistic Theory prioritize the strategies to
build trust, empathy and structured support.
 These theories underscore the importance of
classroom climate where students feel safe to take
risk and engage with challenging materials.
Approaches/Strategies
1 2 3
Clear expectation Routine &predictability Interactive and
engaging environment
6 Family engagement
5 Positive
reinforcement
4 Collaborative play
Implementing collaborative play grounded
in Vygotsky’s social development theory
fosters social skills and teamwork.
Reflecting on our practice:
D
C
A
B Bronfenbrenner’s emphasis
on family involvement
reinforced the necessity of
communication with families
to ensure a holistic learning
Positive reinforcement aligned with
Skinner’s theory significantly improves
behavior and confidence. We recognize
the importance of clear, consistent
expectations in managing an Early Years
classroom.
We recognize the importance of clear,
consistent expectation in managing an
Early Years classroom. Routine and
predictability based on Vygotsky’s ZPD
have also proven essential for reducing
confusion and promoting smooth
transitions
E
Finally, John Dewey’s
experimental learning
reflects my belief in the
importance of creating a
collaborative and supporting
environment.
Encouraging collaborative play
when students have varying
developmental levels
Consistently applying positive
reinforcement with diverse
learners.
Challenges Solutions
Sustaining family
engagement throughout
the school year.
Immediate and frequent
feedback based on Skinner’s
Operant Conditioning
helped manage diverse
behaviors.
Scaffolding activities using
Vygotsky’s Social Development
Theory supported all learners in
collaborative tasks.
Regular parent-teacher
communication, based on
Bronfenbrenner’s theory, helped
maintain family involvement.
Conclusion
The concept map provides a clear
structure for managing early years
classrooms, integrating theories,
approaches, and practical
strategies.
Research-backed methods
support a positive, structured, and
engaging learning environment.
References
1. Bandura, A. (1977). Social learning theory. Prentice Hall.
2. Bronfenbrenner, U. (1979). The ecology of human development. Harvard
University Press.
3. Piaget, J. (1952). The origins of intelligence in children. International
Universities Press.
4. Skinner, B. F. (1953). Science and human behavior. Macmillan.
5. Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher
psychological processes. Harvard University Press.
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    D C A B Early Years Conceptmap &Classroom Management plan By Soniya Perumal (1096489)& Sandeepa U(1101656) Department of Education and social sciences, Abu Dhabi University EDC 487 Method of Teaching Early Childhood Dr. Sharon Waller Due 21/03/2025
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    Introduction 01 Concept map 02 Key theories 03 Reflections 05 CONTENT ClassroomManagement approaches 04 Challenges &solutions 06 Conclusion 07 References 08
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    Introduction Classroom management is essential fora structured, effective learning environment Use differentiated strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners. A positive learning environment fosters safety, respect, and engagement. Strong teacher-student relationships build trust and guide behavior In early years, it supports foundational skills and social development. Clear routines and consistent expectations help children understand classroom norms
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    Concept Map Vygotsky’s Zoneof Proximal Development & Social Development Theory Family Engagement B.F Skinner’s Operant Conditioning. Positive Reinforcement Bandura’s Social Learning Theory Clear Expectations Engaging Environment Early years Classroom Management Piaget’s Constructivist Theory Routine and Predictability Collaborative play Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory. Teacher- Student relation John Dewey’s Experimental Learning Theory.
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    Emphasizes using praisesand rewards to encourage positive behavior. Reinforces learning through positive reinforcement, which increases the likelihood of desired behaviors being repeated. This aligns with Skinner’s theory which suggests that behavior can be shaped through reinforcement and feedback. 1953 B. F. Skinner Operant Conditioning
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    Focuses on establishingsimple, clear rules that are consistently reinforced. Uses visual aids and modelling appropriate behaviors to. help young learners understand what is expected of them This links to Bandura’s theory that children learn behavior by observing, intimating and modeling the actions of those around them. Clear expectations Bandura Social learning theory (1977)
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    (1952) Piaget Constructivist Theory Encourages creativity, curiosity, andhands-on learning, which is essential for young children’s cognitive development. Piaget emphasizes the idea that children construct their own knowledge through active interaction with their environment.
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    • Routine andpredictability Students learn best when they are at the zone of proximal development, where tasks are just beyond their current abilities but achievable with support. Predictable routines gives children a sense of security Scaffolding routines provide more support at the beginning and gradually reduce it. This will help students to feel confident Vygotsky’s Zone of proximal development ((1978)
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    Collaborative Play 02 Problem solving 03 Teamwork 04 Cognitive development 01 Fostersocial skills Vygotsky’s Social learning theory (1978)
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    Family Engagement  Havinga strong communication with families emphasizes the role of home environment and community in the child’s learning process.  Bronfenbrenner’s theory emphasizes the importance of external systems such as family and community in child’s development. Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological systems theory (1979)
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    • Teacher- studentrelationship John Dewey’s Experiential Learning Theory ((1938)  Meaningful relationship with students will make them feel supported.  Drawing to John Dewey’s theory, it emphasizes the role of a teacher who nurtures curiosity and engagement through active learning experiences.  The theory of Vygotsky and Carl Roger’s Humanistic Theory prioritize the strategies to build trust, empathy and structured support.  These theories underscore the importance of classroom climate where students feel safe to take risk and engage with challenging materials.
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    Approaches/Strategies 1 2 3 Clearexpectation Routine &predictability Interactive and engaging environment 6 Family engagement 5 Positive reinforcement 4 Collaborative play
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    Implementing collaborative playgrounded in Vygotsky’s social development theory fosters social skills and teamwork. Reflecting on our practice: D C A B Bronfenbrenner’s emphasis on family involvement reinforced the necessity of communication with families to ensure a holistic learning Positive reinforcement aligned with Skinner’s theory significantly improves behavior and confidence. We recognize the importance of clear, consistent expectations in managing an Early Years classroom. We recognize the importance of clear, consistent expectation in managing an Early Years classroom. Routine and predictability based on Vygotsky’s ZPD have also proven essential for reducing confusion and promoting smooth transitions E Finally, John Dewey’s experimental learning reflects my belief in the importance of creating a collaborative and supporting environment.
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    Encouraging collaborative play whenstudents have varying developmental levels Consistently applying positive reinforcement with diverse learners. Challenges Solutions Sustaining family engagement throughout the school year. Immediate and frequent feedback based on Skinner’s Operant Conditioning helped manage diverse behaviors. Scaffolding activities using Vygotsky’s Social Development Theory supported all learners in collaborative tasks. Regular parent-teacher communication, based on Bronfenbrenner’s theory, helped maintain family involvement.
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    Conclusion The concept mapprovides a clear structure for managing early years classrooms, integrating theories, approaches, and practical strategies. Research-backed methods support a positive, structured, and engaging learning environment.
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    References 1. Bandura, A.(1977). Social learning theory. Prentice Hall. 2. Bronfenbrenner, U. (1979). The ecology of human development. Harvard University Press. 3. Piaget, J. (1952). The origins of intelligence in children. International Universities Press. 4. Skinner, B. F. (1953). Science and human behavior. Macmillan. 5. Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Harvard University Press.
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