Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Curriculum, Theories, and Approaches > 100% Midterm > Flashcards

100% Midterm Flashcards

1
Q

There is a _________ of professional practice that moves in a circle

A

Cycle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

________ is how you approach your professional practice

A

Pedagogy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

One of the 4 foundations of learning that starts with a B.

A

Belonging

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

A curriculum __________ is an organized plan about early childhood education.

A

Framework

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

__________ serve as conceptual frameworks for curriculum decisions

A

Models

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

The ________ Start program came out in 2003.

A

Head

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

The image of the ______ is very important in curriculum frameworks.

A

Child

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Your personal ________ is important in your work as an ECE.

A

Philosophy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Key attributes of becoming an ELP are: Wonder, Think, Explore and ________ .

A

Reflect

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

There is no magic __________ that will tell you everything you need to know.

A

Formula

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What document has this view of the child?

Views 4 and 5 year olds as capable and competent learners, full of potential and ready to take ownership of their learning. Sees them as unique individuals who live and learn in families and communities. The program supports the creating of a learning environment that allows all children to feel comfortable in applying their unique ways of thinking and learning, is built around expectations that are challenging but attainable, is flexible enough to respond to individual differences, and provides every child with the kind of support they need to develop.

A

The Kindergarten Program

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What document has this view of the child?
Views the child as competent, capable of complex thinking, curious, and rich in potential. Children are also seen as able communicators, collaboarators and meaning-makers who are forming relationships everyday with people and materials, who are capable of empathy, whimsy, sensitivity and joy.

A

Think, Feel, Act

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What document has this view of the child?

Children are competent, capable of complex thinking, curious, and rich in potential. They grow up in families with diverse social, cultural, and linguistic perspectives. Every child should feel that he or she belongs, is a valuable contributor to his or her surroundings, and deserves the opportunity to succeed. When we recognize children as capable and curious, we are more likely to deliver programs and services that value and build on their strengths and abilities.

A

How Does Learning Happen?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Which theorist developed the ecological theory of child development?

A

Urie Bronfenbrenner

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

True or False?

Knowingly or unknowingly, we construct and reconstruct a personal philosophy or theory of what it means to be an early learning professional.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is a third space?

A

A metaphor for a space that respects differences through environmental design and programming

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

True or False? Certain cultural identities or communities should not be ignored just because they do not conform to the dominant cultural groups.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

The three key players identified in Chapter 2 are…

A

Children, families, and early learning professionals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

True or False?

Constructivism is an educational paradigm that explains the nature of knowledge and how we learn

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

True or False?

Curriculum frameworks are the same all over Canada. We all follow the same guidelines.

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

True or False?

Dewey and Moss spoke about an ecological approach to children and their community.

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

True or False?

Bronfenbrenner talks about children as small people who are good.

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

True or False?

The microsystem refers to where children live.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

True or False?

An emergent curriculum and curriculum are the same thing.

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

True or False?

It is your responsibility to develop the dispositions required for your profession and to adhere to its ethical code.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

True or False?

Cultural identities or communities should be ignored just because they do not conform to the dominant cultural group

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

True or False?

Post modernist thought promote the idea there there is one truth.

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

True or False?

Early learning professionals should develop a theoretical language.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

True or False?

Think, Feel, Act is an Ontario document that guides our work in the early learning and childcare sector.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

True or False?

In order for the occupation to be deemed a professional, a general set of criteria must be met.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

True or False?

Professional practice is cyclical.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

True or False?

Being professional in the ECE sector is not important.

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

True or False?

Learning and reflecting in the field is not a journey.

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

True or False?

Learning about other curriculum frameworks is important for ECEs.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

True or False?

The HDLH document is only valid in Ontario and Quebec.

36
Q

True or False?

Curriculum frameworks come from years of research and other approaches to child development.

37
Q

True or False?

Knowingly or unknowingly, we construct and reconstruct a personal philosophy or theory of what it means to be an early learning professional.

38
Q

True or False?

One of the key attributes to becoming an effective early learning professional is being able to wonder, think, explore, and reflect.

39
Q

Define curriculum framework.

A

An organized plan that provides the components to shape and guide the design and development of early learning programs

40
Q

True or False?

One of the major advantages of curriculum frameworks is that they support and guide early learning professionals by making specialized professional knowledge accessible. This will solidify the professional image of those who devote their careers to children during the early years.

41
Q

True or False?

Models serve as conceptual frameworks for curriculum decisions.

42
Q

What theorists spoke during the Modern tradition?

A

Dewey and Bandura

43
Q

What theorist spoke during the Classical tradition?

44
Q

What theorist spoke during the post-modern tradition?

A

Howard Gardener

45
Q

What are the documents that guide our work in Ontario?

A

Think, Feel, Act
How Does Learning Happen
The Kindergarten Program

46
Q

True or false?

A critical friend is a conflicted individual whom you cannot trust and who will ask you provocative questions and critique your work.

47
Q

Critical reflection is a core attribute of continuous learning.

48
Q

How do children learn?

A

Through play, experience, and problem-solving

49
Q

True or False?

Early learning professionals do not need to take into consideration their beliefs, and values regarding family structures and diversity.

50
Q

True or False?

Colleagues show appreciation of each other and offer help and support so that everyone can reach their potential to learn and teach.

51
Q

Culture can be defined as…

A

Values, traditions, and beliefs

52
Q

How many principles to guide practice in early learning settings in ELECT?

53
Q

True or False?

The chronosystem refers to the setting where children live, including home, the early learning environment or school and the neighbourhood.

54
Q

True or False?

Only parents and early childhood educators are responsible for shaping the children and their childhood.

55
Q

What is the macrosystem?

A

Direct interactions, experiences, and influences within a child’s immediate environment

56
Q

Select all that apply:

As a citizen, …
A. you are part of a community
B. you have rights
C. you have a voice
D. you have opportunities to be heard

A

All of the above.

57
Q

Choose one incorrect theory:

A. Erik Erikson’s psychodynamic theory
B. Jean Piaget’s cognitive constructive theory
C. John Dewey’s theory of readiness

A

C. John Dewey’s theory of readiness

58
Q

True or False?

Ontario’s Early Years Policy Framework was released in 2010.

A

False - it was relesaed in 2013

59
Q

Who devised the theory of multiple intelligence

a) John Dewey
b) Jean Piaget
c) Howard Gardner
d) Maria Montessori

A

c) Howard Gardner

60
Q

True or False?

Flexibility of thought is a professional habit of mind.

61
Q

Which of the following is not an example of theoretical language

a) critical thinking
b) professional knowledge
c) intellectual curiosity
d) professional self

A

c) intellectual curiosity

62
Q

Which of the following is the right pattern of ecological theory ?

a) microsystem, macrosystem, exosystem, mesosystem, the individual

b) the individual, microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem

c) macrosystem, microsystem, the individual, exosystem, mesosystem

d) the individual, microsystem, mesosystem, macrosystem, exosystem

A

d) the individual, microsystem, mesosystem, macrosystem, exosystem

63
Q

True or False?

In the classical tradition, punishment was not acceptable.

64
Q

True or False?

Theories regarding classical tradition in early learning were common after World War I.

65
Q

Which of these does not relate to Postmodern traditions?

A. Henry Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences
B. Early Learning programs include cultural attributes such as music & art
C. Punishment is acceptable within Early Learning Programs

66
Q

Which theorist developed the ecological theory of child development?

A. Erik Erikson
B. John Dewey
C. Urie Bronfenbrenner
D. Lev Vygotsky

A

Urie Bronfenbrenner

67
Q

True or False?

The child has the right to high-quality care and education, to ensure of this right, families are included and encouraged to be part of the learning experience

68
Q

Which of the following are guiding documents for child care in Ontario? Select all that apply.

A. Think, Feel, Act
B. Calm, Alert, and Learning
C. The Kindergarten Program
D. How Does Learning Happen?

69
Q

True or False?

The policy framework Think, Feel, Act views children as capable and competent learners, full of potential and ready to take ownership of their learning. It supports the creation of a learning environment that allows all children to feel comfortable in applying their unique ways of thinking and learning, is built around expectations that are challenging but attainable, is flexible enough to respond to individual differences, and provides every child with the kind of support they need to develop.

70
Q

Which of the following are some of the requirements for an occupation to be deemed a profession?

A. Autonomy, recognition of the profession, serving a social value, specialized body of knowledge
B. Paid holidays, optional professional training, benefits
C. Professional appearance (no piercings/tattoos/coloured hair), 2-hour lunch break

71
Q

True or False?

Family engagement and family involvement don’t differ from each other.

72
Q

What are the terms that ECEs universally know? (theoretical language) Select all that apply.

A. Professional responsibilities
B. Constructivism
C. Professional Self
D. Professional portfolio

73
Q

True or False?

The ECE field is dominated by females.

74
Q

True or False?

The College of ECEs was created in 2007.

75
Q

True or False?

Learning about the roots of ECE is crucial for educators to be intentional in creating or planning activities for children and personalizing them according to their developmental stages.

76
Q

True or False?

Children and childhood are viewed from a social construct.

77
Q

True or False?

A third space is a metaphor for a space that respects differences through environmental design and programming.

78
Q

Which theorist was mentioned in the classical tradition?

A. Jean Jacques Rousseau
B. Dewey
C. Howard Gardener

79
Q

What is the general set of criteria for occupations to be deemed as professions?

A. Autonomy, recognition, serving, specialized body of knowledge
B. Redefined practice, self-reflection
C. Autonomy and ethical values
D. Professional responsibilities and constructivism

80
Q

True or False?

RECE’s need to develop a theoretical language to communicate and discuss their beliefs about families and professionals in their practice.

81
Q

Name 1 element of curriculum frameworks that ECEs should know and describe why it is important.

82
Q

What are the similarities and differences in the pedagogical approach of How Does Learning Happen and the Kindergarten Program?

A

Similarity: Both follow the 4 foundations, but the KDG PGM expands on them. Both emphasize collaboration with parents, teachers and children.

Difference: The Kindergarten Program is a 2 year program for 4-5 year olds. HDLH is a resource to support pedagogy and curriculum/program development in early years programs and has a broader age range than 4-5.

83
Q

What is the importance of learning about the roots of ECE?

A
  • Foundation for understanding
  • Increase intentionality
  • Know where you came from to know where you’re going
  • See how things have changed over time
84
Q

The Classical Tradition

A
  • Rousseau
  • pre WW1
  • Children were considered small adults
  • There was no ECE
  • Focused on religious learning
  • Punishment was acceptable
85
Q

The Modern Tradition

A
  • post WW1
  • Diverse programs evolved
  • Influenced by progressive ideas of Dewey introduce early learning to ideals of constructivism (different approaches)
  • New schools emerged, changing elementary schools
  • New ideas included moveable furniture, children’s projects
  • early learning was influenced by societal, economic and political forces
86
Q

Modern Thinkers

A

Dewey, Steiner, Maria Montessori, Vygotsky, Piaget, Erikson, Malguzzi, Gardener, Bandura

87
Q

Post Modern Tradition

A
  • Multiple theories, perspectives
  • Looks at theories critically
  • age appropriateness and individual theorists
  • Theorist: Howard Gardener

Curriculum, Theories, and Approaches (4 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions