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What type of learners are children?
They are active learners.
They need social interaction with other children and adults who guide them.
what is behaviorism
step by step learning and repetition with reinforcement
what is a child centered program
a child centered program individualizes social and emotion learning rather than academics
what is the critical learning age for children
until 6 years old
What a child learns before age 6 is pivotal for later schooling and adult life.
pre-schools are for what age group?
3-5 years old.
who benefits most from HEAD-START?
the children that didn't get early education or preschool, as well as children with disabilities.
who is least likely to get a childhood education?
people born into families with income slightly above poverty level.
what are the advantages of teacher-directed preschools
teacher-directed preschools prepare children for formal education (they teach letters, shapes, numbers, and respect for adults)
at what age is reading considered a successful developmental achievement.
age 4
this is part of the teacher directed program is inspired by behaviorism (emphasizes step by step learning)
what is the purpose of HEAD-START
HEAD-START is a program that helps children who are lagging behind on there formal education, started in 1965 funded by the federal government.
why are Montessori schools still suctioning 100 years after the first ones opened.
its still important today for caregivers and children to learn how to accomplish tasks and for teachers to guide learning.
what are the disadvantages of teacher directed preschools
the disadvantages are creativity and independence is lost.
what theorist believed in Montessori schools?
Vygotsky
Montessori schools encourage children to help other children
why do teachers, parents, professionals, and politicians disagree about early education.
funding and tuition.
Although parents know what is best for there children they might not always be able to afford it.
which US states provide early education for all 4 year olds.
Oklahoma, Florida, and Vermont.