Vocabulary 1
These experiences occur on the spur of the moment.
Indirect learning experiences or teachable moments.
I like listening to music, stories and poems.
Auditory learner
A theme on my family
Three-year old
This refers to how an activity will end.
Closure
..... the child will cut......
This describes how you will gain the children's attention.
Motivation
I enjoy looking at books and objects. I notice small changes in the environment.
Visual learner
A theme on my senses
Two-year old
These are learners that learn best through hearing.
Auditory learners
....two out of three times....
Level of performance
These learners depend a great deal on the sense of sight.
Visual learners
I am helpful in a group setting. I will try to gain your attention. When given a new activity, I want a model to follow.
Field-sensitive
You can group themes into broad categories for me such as "My World" or "Thinks I Like to Do"
4 and 5-year olds
These are guidelines (or a framework) for educators and caregivers to use that inform their decisions about their approach to curriculum development.
Early learning standards
Given a set of blocks.....
Conditions of performance
This curriculum is child-centered and emerges from the children's interests and experiences.
Emergent curriculum
I like to try new activities and I enjoy discovery.
Field-independent
Themes on community helpers such as doctors and policemen interest me.
3-year olds
This outlines specific actions and activities that will be used to meet goals and objectives.
Lesson plan
This states the minimum standard of achievement for a learning expectation.
Level of performance
This curriculum begins with the child, followed by their interest in family, friends, etc. After this progression, themes become more diverse and complex.
Spiral curriculum
I prefer to work on my own. I do enjoy competition. When engaged in an activity, I generally do not notice what is going on around me.
Field-independent
Bugs, birds, dogs and cats are themes that appeal to me.
3 and 4-year olds
These describe the expected outcome of an activity. They include the conditions of performance, behavior and level of performance.
Learning expectations
This lists what materials, equipment, or tools the child will use.
Conditions of performance