Chapter 5- language development and education in early childhood Flashcards
How did Piaget view language development in relation to cognitive development
cognitive development drives language development
How did Vygotsky view language development in relation to cognitive development
language development drives cognitive development
What are some strategies for using books effectively with preschool kids?
- use books to initiate conversation
- use what and why questions
- encourage kids to ask questions
- choose books that play with language (dr suess)
Describe the Montessori approach to early childhood/preschool education
Child is given the freedom to choose and switch between activities, however this doesn’t encourage quieter kids to participate in groups leading to a neglect in a childs socioemotional development
Describe the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education
Child-directed, children encouraged to make their own choices in activities. However, those activities put an emphasis on community and exploring these activities in groups
the classroom is like a “third teacher”, with natural lighting and decor. The walls display childrens current and completed projects to show development and growth as a motivator
Describe the Head Start approach to early childhood education
education for kids from low SES backgrounds to put them on a more level playing field when they enter first grade
What are 2 controversies in early childhood education
1) what the curriculum should be (child-centered vs academic)
2) whether it should be universal or not
How did Vygotsky and Piaget differ in their ideas of language and learning?
Vygotsky- emphasis on language and socializing, education helps children learn the tools of a culture
Piaget- cognition drives language, education merely refines a chikd’s cognitive skills that have already emerged
