Montessori
What is the core principle of Montessori education?
Child-centered learning through hands-on activities
Where did the Reggio Emilia approach originate?
Reggio Emilia, Italy
What is the foundation of HighScope?
Active participatory learning
What is the focus of Waldorf education?
Whole child development
What does Creative Curriculum emphasize?
Hands-on, project-based investigations
What does 'freedom within limits' mean in Montessori?
Children choose activities from a range of options
What does 'Hundred Languages of Children' refer to?
Children express themselves in many ways
What is the Plan-Do-Review sequence?
Children plan, carry out, and reflect on activities
What are the three 7-year phases in Waldorf?
Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, Adolescence
What theory is Tools of the Mind based on?
Vygotsky’s theory of self-regulation
What is the role of the teacher in Montessori?
Guide and observer
What is the role of the teacher in Reggio Emilia?
Co-learner and researcher
What does HighScope emphasize over praise?
Encouragement
What is looping in Waldorf?
Same teacher stays with class for multiple years
What is the goal of Project-Based Learning?
Explore real-world problems through long-term projects
What age group focuses on sensory refinement in Montessori?
Primary (3–6 years)
What drives the curriculum in Reggio Emilia?
Children’s interests and long-term projects
What literacy skills does HighScope support?
Phonological awareness, alphabetic principle, oral language
What materials are used in Waldorf classrooms?
Natural materials like wood and silk
What does Theme-Based Learning involve?
Designing curriculum around a central theme
What type of motivation does Montessori nurture?
Intrinsic motivation
What is considered the third teacher in Reggio Emilia?
The environment
How are classrooms organized in HighScope?
Labeled materials and indoor/outdoor areas
What is the role of imagination in Waldorf?
Fosters emotional and creative growth
What does Activity-Based Learning promote?
Learning through structured and spontaneous activities