Acronyms
The phrase IEP means
Individualized Education Plan
What approach did Vygotsky have to Cognitive Development ?
SOCIOCULTURAL
What is the role of the teacher in a Montessori classroom?
unobtrusive/observing
How many stages are in Erickson's Theory ?
8
The sensorimotor stage is from birth to 2 years of age, true or false?
true
The term to described educators serving children in their homes is called
Family Child Care Provider
TRUE OR FALSE: Did Vygotsky believe that social interactions among peers can increase cognitive skills?
TRUE
What term did Maria use to describe times where children were most receptive to learning?
sensitive periods/critical periods
Which three stages of Erikson's Theory are related to Early Childhood?
Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt
Initiative vs. Guilt
What is object permanence?
Understanding that objects exist even when they can not be perceived
The national association which accredits programs of study and early education programs is called
National Association for the Education of Young Children
What is the most important thing to have in a "Scaffolding" classroom setting?
VISUAL REPRESENTATIONS
What component of Montessori curriculum focuses on strengthening self-help abilities?
Daily Living/ Practical Living
A _____ classroom , with natural materials is an example of what an Erikson classroom would be like.
Reggio
What is the preoperational stage? (age & concept)
2 to 7 years old & egocentrism
What are the six types of care in early childhood in Massachusetts
Family Child Care Reggio
Head Start Montessori
For Profit Non-Profit
Zone of Proximal Development
Conceptual (academic) materials facilitate learning in which areas?
Writing, Reading and Mathematics.
According to stage 3 , why is it important to have rules and guidelines?
So the child doesn't develop a sense of guilt or failure.
Describe egocentrism
The belief you are the center of universe and everything revolves around you. (Selfish)
What is the agency responsible for certification of educators and licensing programs for young children in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
Vygotsky beleived that ____________ influenced how children think and what they think about?
THE ENVIRONMENT
Materials that are designed to teach a specific lesson are known as?
Didactic
how do you know a child has had success in the second stage?
Increase in Confidence and Self-control
What are the three basic components to Piaget's cognitive theory?
Schemas (building blocks of knowledge), adaption (equilibrium, assimilation, & accommodation), and stages of development