Developmental Milestones
What is the average age for a child to start walking?
12 months
What is scaffolding?
Providing support to help children achieve a task they cannot do independently.
Who developed the theory of cognitive development?
Jean Piaget
What is parallel play?
A type of play where children play alongside each other but do not interact directly.
What is formative assessment?
Ongoing assessments used to monitor student learning and provide feedback for improvement.
At what age do children typically start to speak in two-word phrases?
2 years
What is play-based learning?
An educational approach that uses play as the main mode of learning.
Who is known for the stages of psychosocial development?
Erik Erikson
What is constructive play?
Play that involves building or creating something, often using materials like blocks or cla
What is an anecdotal record?
A written observation of a child's behavior or development, noting specific incidents or skills.
What are gross motor skills?
Skills that involve large movements (e.g., running, jumping)
What is differentiation?
Tailoring instruction to meet individual needs of students.
Who is known for his theory on social learning?
Albert Bandura
What is sensory play?
Activities that engage a child's senses, such as touch, smell, and sight, often involving materials like sand or water.
What is a portfolio assessment?
A collection of a child's work and accomplishments used to demonstrate learning progress over time.
What are fine motor skills?
Skills that involve small movements (e.g., writing, buttoning)
What is inquiry-based learning?
A teaching method that encourages students to ask questions and explore topics.
Who developed the concept of multiple intelligences?
Howard Gardner
What is dramatic play?
A form of play where children act out roles and scenarios, often using costumes and props.
What is summative assessment?
Evaluations conducted after instruction to measure student learning against specific criteria or standards.
What milestones occur in the first year of life?
Rolling over, sitting up, crawling, standing
What is cooperative learning?
An instructional strategy where students work together to accomplish a common goal.
Who emphasized the importance of the environment in learning?
Lev Vygotsky
What is symbolic play?
Play that involves using objects to represent something else, such as using a block as a phone.
What is a checklist assessment?
A tool used to record the presence or absence of specific skills or behaviors in a child.