Acronyms
Vygotsky
Montesorri
Erikson
Piaget
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The phrase IEP means

Individualized Education Plan

100

What approach did Vygotsky have to Cognitive Development ?

SOCIOCULTURAL

100

What is the role of the teacher in a Montessori classroom?

unobtrusive/observing

100

How many stages are in Erickson's Theory ?

8

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The sensorimotor stage is from birth to 2 years of age, true or false?

true

200

The term to described educators serving children in their homes is called

Family Child Care Provider

200

TRUE OR FALSE: Did Vygotsky believe that social interactions among peers can increase cognitive skills?

TRUE

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What term did Maria use to describe times where children were most receptive to learning?

sensitive periods/critical periods

200

Which three stages of Erikson's Theory are related to Early Childhood?

Trust vs. Mistrust

Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt

Initiative vs. Guilt

200

What is object permanence?

Understanding that objects exist even when they can not be perceived

300

The national association which accredits programs of study and early education programs is called 

National Association for the Education of Young Children 

300

What is the most important thing to have in a "Scaffolding" classroom setting?

VISUAL REPRESENTATIONS 

300

What component of Montessori curriculum focuses on strengthening self-help abilities? 

Daily Living/ Practical Living

300

A _____ classroom , with natural materials  is an example of what an Erikson classroom would be like.

Reggio

300

What is the preoperational stage? (age & concept)

2 to 7 years old & egocentrism

400

What are the six types of care in early childhood in Massachusetts

Family Child Care                Reggio

Head Start                           Montessori

For Profit                            Non-Profit



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What does ZPD stand for?

Zone of Proximal Development

400

Conceptual (academic) materials facilitate learning in which areas?

Writing, Reading and Mathematics.

400

According to stage 3 , why is it important to have rules and guidelines?

So the child doesn't develop a sense of guilt or failure.

400

Describe egocentrism

The belief you are the center of universe and everything revolves around you. (Selfish)

500

What is the agency responsible for certification of educators and licensing programs for young children in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care

500

Vygotsky beleived that ____________ influenced how children think and what they think about?

THE ENVIRONMENT 

500

Materials that are designed to teach a specific lesson are known as?

Didactic

500

how do you know a child has had success in the second stage?

Increase in Confidence and Self-control

500

What are the three basic components to Piaget's cognitive theory?

Schemas (building blocks of knowledge), adaption (equilibrium, assimilation, & accommodation), and stages of development