Understanding Human Development
Define Growth.
-Physical changes in size
-Most growth occurs in the first 20 years.
What is a paraprofessional and what do they do?
Paraprofessional Career Study
A paraprofessional is a teacher aid who work with licensed teachers to give students additional attention and instruction.
Define extracurricular activities
Before and after school activities
What does IDEA stand for?
Most students learn in different ways but do NOT have preferred learning styles.
False
Give an example of both gross-motor skills and fine-motor skills
Gross-motor skills: Running, Jumping, etc.
Fine-motor skills: Eating, Picking things up, etc.
What does a preschool teacher do?
Preschool Career Study
Preschool teachers help get children ready for Elementary school.
What is a paraprofessional?
A teachers aid that requires less education
What does IEP stand for?
Individualized Educational Plan
A lot of critical brain development takes place in kindergarten.
True
Define Cognitive development
The way people change and improve their abilities to think and learn
What is an Elementary Teacher?
Elementary Career Study
Elementary teachers teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.
Define abstract thinking
In-depth thinking about ideas or concepts such as justice or love
How many categories are in IDEA?
13
Play is the mail occupation of children.
True
Define Social-emotional development
-Relationships and feelings
-How you interact with others
What does a Special Education Teacher do?
Special Education Career Study
Special education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities.
Define concrete thinking
Thinking that focuses on fact and actual experiences.
What does ADA stand for?
Americans with Disabilities Act
Students who complete a two-year degree program at community college receive a bachelors degree.
False