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Important in keeping programs alive
Why does the setting, equipment and materials matter in the classrooms?
Has comfortable soft furnishings with ample workspace, proper lighting and screening
What does a effective language arts center look like?
Activities that require concentration
What are some activities that need to be screened off?
A child's first influential school
What is the role of a child's home in early childhood education?
One's perspective that believes a child is born with some knowledge and skills
What is a Nativist?
Promotes language skills
What does the classroom environment do for children?
Set rules for how many children can use a language center
What is setting limits for a center?
Many children like to use a puppet or a favorite book
What do some children use to escape noise?
Information about what is best for their children
Many families are eager consumers about what?
How the emotional and social development of a child shapes their growth
What is the Psychosocial theory?
Materials that capture attention and build communication skills
What do early childhood classrooms offer?
To ensure proper use and respectful handling
Why demonstrate proper use of classroom materials?
Some educators see it as offering a "cartoon world"
How do some educators view computer programs?
Make assumptions about a families parenting advice
What should an educator not do with a family?
The belief that a child's environment and experiences have a great impact on their development
What is the Nurturist theory?
Teachers recognize and support child differences such as diverse cultures and home lives
What is culturally responsive teaching?
Books should reflect the cultures, family structures and lived experiences
what is culturally relevant literature for the children?
Visible location where monitors are visible throughout the classroom
Where is the ideal location for computers in the classroom?
They need reassurance and encouragment to trust their instincts
How should educators help anxious families?
When a child can perform a skill or ability that most children develop at a certain age
What is a milestone?
The physical and emotional comfort level of classroom areas and spaces
What is a supportive classroom environment?
Teachers motivate interest by posting children's work on the bulletin board
What is promoting interest in the language center?
What is determined when planning centers?
They employ strategies to enhance their relationships with families
What do early childhood teachers and centers employ with families?
The idea of children building their own knowledge and understanding of their environment based on their experiences and interactions
What is the Constructivist theory?