Words of Inspiration and Motivation

As an individual we have interests in on words or quotes that inspire and motivate us to continue on the path we are walking on to achieving our "ultimate goal". My ultimate goal is to continue to make an impact in the field of Early Childhood as well as make a difference in children and families lives.  Here are some quotes of inspiration and motivation from two pioneers whose legacy lives on in the field of Psychology and Early Childhood.

Lev Vygotsky, is known for the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). Technique that is practiced today in Early Childhood settings.

"People with great passions, people who accomplish great deeds, people who possess strong feelings, even people with great minds and a strong personality, rarely come out of good little boys and girls" 

-Lev Vygotsky

"Learning is more than the acquisition of the ability to think; it is the acquisition of many specialised abilities for thinking about a variety of things" 

-Lev Vygotsky

Jean Piaget is known for many things including the "Three Educational Principles". These principles are used in Teacher trainings and classroom practices till this day.

"It is with children that we have the best chance of studying the development of logical knowledge, mathematical knowledge, physical knowledge, and so forth" 

-Jean Piaget

"The principle goal of education in the schools should be creating men and women who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done"

 -Jean Piaget