Educational Foundations
What is equity in education?
This term refers to the belief that all students, regardless of background, should have the opportunity to succeed in school.
What is authoritative classroom management?
This type of classroom management technique involves setting clear rules, procedures, and maintaining consistency in enforcement.
What is Solitary Play?
This type of play, which typically occurs during early childhood, involves children manipulating objects and experimenting with their surroundings, but without interaction with others.
What is Professional Conduct?
This principle in the Georgia Code of Ethics requires educators to exhibit behavior that reflects high moral standards and to engage in conduct that aligns with the role of a professional educator.
Who is Jean Piaget?
This philosopher is known for his theory of "constructivism" and his work on how children’s cognitive abilities develop.
What is cooperative learning?
This is the technique where students work together to complete a task or solve a problem, promoting peer learning.
What is Emotional Development in Early Childhood?
This is the developmental milestone in early childhood when children begin to understand others' emotions, showing empathy, and sometimes taking part in helping others.
What is Equity and Fairness?
This refers to the obligation educators have to act in a way that is fair and equitable to all students, avoiding discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or other personal characteristics.
What is The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
This law passed in 1975 ensures students with disabilities receive free and appropriate public education.
What is performance-based assessment?
This assessment method involves students completing projects or tasks that demonstrate their understanding of a subject.
What is Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood?
During this stage, children often begin to develop interests in specific subjects and hobbies, and they can also demonstrate an increased capacity for abstract thinking.
What is Unprofessional Conduct?
Educators must refrain from this action to maintain professional integrity, which includes refraining from any behavior that could bring their profession into disrepute or be construed as unethical.
What is project-based learning?
This teaching method emphasizes learning through experience, self-discovery, and exploration.
What is blended learning?
This strategy involves using various forms of media and technology to enhance student engagement and learning.
What is Gross Motor Development in Infancy?
During this period, children typically begin crawling, walking, and developing basic motor coordination like picking up objects and feeding themselves.
What is Confidentiality?
According to the Georgia Code of Ethics, educators are required to provide this, ensuring that students' personal and academic information is protected and not disclosed without proper authorization.
What is constructivist learning?
This is the concept that learning should be both meaningful and connected to students' real-world experiences.
What is formative feedback?
This type of feedback is given after the learning experience and focuses on how students can improve.
What is Cognitive and Language Development in Early Childhood?
By the age of 3, children begin using short phrases, recognize colors, and can perform tasks like dressing themselves or using the toilet.
What is Child Protection and Reporting?
This section of the Code emphasizes the educator’s responsibility to prevent and report any instances of child abuse, neglect, or mistreatment that they observe or become aware of.