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What percentage of a child's brain is developed by age 5?

90%!

100

True or false: Sociocultural Theory was created by Jean Piaget

False (Vygotsky)

100

True or False: Academic standards can be met through play.

True!

100

Pre-packaged curricular materials that script out exactly what a teacher will say and do to lead students through a lesson.

Scripted and/or mandated curriculum

100

Who has Becka danced on stage with?

The Beach Boys and Valentin Elizalde!

200

What is the name of the theory that utilizes home engagements?

Funds of Knowledge

200

Which theorist spoke about a More Knowledgeable Other being able to scaffold students' learning?

Lev Vygotsky

200

What does play look like with infants and toddlers?

Some examples: toddler walking on a wet street, stomping in puddles, cause and effect, comparisons,  sensory input, tummy time, exploration with puzzles, baby dolls

200

List two ways that scripted curriculum can be harmful to students.

-They take the joy out of teaching

-They take the joy out of learning

-They decrease student achievement

-They disproportionately impact poor students of color

200

Which actor plays Edward Scissorhands?

Johnny Depp

300

What is the top of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs called?

Self-Actualization

300

Which theorist would say that children learn and develop in set, predictable stages?

Erik Erikson

300

What type of play represents the following: banging, mouthing, shaking, throwing objects

Exploratory or Sensorimotor Play

300

List three ways we can engage with families as teachers

-Consider them as partners who want the best for their children

-Invite families to share their knowledge

-Recognize and respect family structures

-Reflect on your identity and how that shapes your relationships with families

-View linguistic, cultural, and family diversity as strengths

-Etc.

300

True or false: Zendaya can dance, sing, and act, and do all the things.

TRUE. No argument! 

400

At which stage within Erikson's Psychosocial Theory would you see a child exploring control over their environment?

Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt

(In stage 2, children are exploring their self-control and independence)

400

Which of Urie Bronfenbrenner's systems includes home, immediate family, neighborhoods, and schools?

Microsystem

400

Adelie and Kevin got married to each other on the playground today. What type of play is this?

Symbolic, dramatic, pretend

400

Each theorist holds beliefs about the nature of children. Which theorist believes that, through play, children are reflecting their innate curiosity, imagination, and desire for holistic development?

Friedrick Froebel

400

Who sings Always Be My Baby?

Mariah Carey

500

What is defined as environmental changes that occur over lifetime that impact development?

Urie Bronfenbrenner's Chronosystem

500

What are two differences between Piaget and Vygotsky?

Piaget: Development is universal, development happens in set predictable stages

Vygotsky: Social factors influence development, development differs between cultures

500

How do we know if play-based learning is working?

-The child is engaged and curious

-The child is making connections to previous knowledge

-Visible progress in any domain

500

What is one right that children have, according to the UN Rights of the Child?

There are so many! Becka will confirm!

500

What is Becka's Zodiac sign?

Libra
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