Erik Erikson
What is the main challenge teenagers face according to Erikson?
Finding their identity.
What is the name of Piaget's stage for children aged 7 to 11?
Concrete Operational Stage.
What did Bandura's "Bobo Doll" experiment show?
Children can learn behaviors by watching others.
What is the main idea of the Montessori method?
Children learn best through hands-on activities.
What is the "Zone of Proximal Development" (ZPD)?
The range of tasks that a child can do with help but not alone.
What does "trust vs. mistrust" mean in Erikson's theory?
It's about whether infants feel safe and secure in their environment.
What are "schemas" in Piaget's theory?
Mental frameworks to understand the world.
What is the main idea of Bandura's Social Learning Theory?
People learn through observation and imitation.
Why is the classroom environment important in Montessori education?
It helps children explore and learn independently.
Why are social interactions important in Vygotsky's theory?
They help children learn and develop skills.
What stage comes after "identity vs. role confusion"?
Intimacy vs. Isolation.
What can children do in the "formal operational stage"?
Think about abstract ideas and solve problems.
What is "self-efficacy"?
Believing in one's ability to succeed
What does "self-directed activity" mean?
Children choose their own activities and learn at their own pace.
What does "scaffolding" mean in education?
Providing support to help students learn new skills.
How many stages of development did Erikson propose?
Eight stages.
What did Piaget believe about how children learn?
They learn by interacting with their environment.
How can teachers use Bandura's ideas in the classroom?
By modeling positive behaviors for students.
What age group does Montessori education serve?
Birth to age 18.
How did Vygotsky view learning?
As a social process that is influenced by culture.
What is the main focus of Erikson's last stage of development?
Reflecting on life and achieving a sense of fulfillment.
What is the difference between assimilation and accommodation?
Assimilation is fitting new information into existing schemas; accommodation is changing schemas to fit new information.
What is the role of observational learning?
Learning by watching others without direct experience
How do Montessori teachers support students?
They guide and observe rather than direct learning.
What role does culture play in Vygotsky's view of learning?
Culture shapes how children think and learn.