Theorists
Programs
Definitions
term vs. theorist
stages of development
100

father of Kindergarten

Who is Froebel

100

program serves primarily low income families and has been around since 1965

What is Headstart

100
The nature of children develops as a result of maturation according to their innate developmental schedules

What is unfolding

100

the term is Zone of Proximal Development

Who is Vygotsky

100

develop ability to read with comprehension

what is primary grades

200

Developed a stage theory of cognitive learning

Who is Piaget
200

uses Piaget's and Vygotsky's theories and has a developmentally appropriate curriculum

What is Highscope

200
Assessment given periodically to determine at a particular point in time what students know and are able to do.  

What is summative assessment

200

the term is progressivism

Who is Dewey

200

use telegraphic speech

What is infant/toddler
300

wanted children to learn to read the bible

Who is Luther?

300

Uses sensory materials and children are actively learning

What is Montessori?

300
Process of providing various support, guidance, or direction during the course of an activity
What is scaffolding
300

the term is schemes

Who is Piaget
300

aware of own feelings and begin to be aware that others have different feelings

What is Preschool

400

developed materials to provide concrete representation of an abstract concept

Montessori

400

program does not rush children and children learn on their own time.  Art is a major part of the curriculum

What is Reggio Emelia?
400

stage theory of cognitive development in which young children are capable of mental representation

What is preoperational stage?
400

term is "trust vs. mistrust"

Who is Erikson

400
take turns and enjoy helping others

What is preschool

500

Children are born with a blank slate

Locke

500

Program is built on the belief that children must develop as a whole and has three distinct stages (physical, imaginative, and cognitive).

DAILY DOUBLE

What is Waldorf?

500

inherent tendency to reach one's true potential

What is self-actualization?

500
term is self-actualization
Who is Maslow
500

compare abilities with those of their peers

What is Primary Grades