Lecture 1+ Reading

Question 1

List the three components of the MS scale

Answer 1

Manipulation, mastery, meaning

Question 2

Which component of the MS scale includes observing and exploring?

Answer 2

Manipulation

Question 3

Explain the process of manipulation when applied to a child using playdough

Answer 3

-Experiments w/ texture, shape, and feel of the playdough
-May squeeze, stretch, roll the playdough w/out any specific goal in mind
-Helps them learn about properties of the material

Question 4

Explain the process of mastery when applied to a child using playdough

Answer 4

-Have familiarity
-Control their movements + shape dough in intentional ways

Question 5

Explain the process of meaning when applied to a child using playdough

Answer 5

-Attaches meaning to their playdough creations
-Hold personal significance/represent something they’re familiar with in the real world

Question 6

How do toddlers experiment in the manipulation stage? Provide an example

Answer 6

-Use their hands to squeeze, poke, or tear apart objects
-Ex, poke playdough repeatedly to see how it changes shape

Question 7

Describe the role of play in a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Why is it important for young children’s learning?

Answer 7

-Explore, experiment, learn in ways that are meaningful and engaging
-Cognitive, emotional, and physical development
-Problem-solving skills, creativity, and social competence
-Foundation for active learning, supporting the development of language, social cooperation, and motor skills

Question 8

Explain the difference between inductive learning and deductive learning, and how these approaches relate to children’s cognitive development

Answer 8

Inductive Learning: Kids learn from specific examples + generalize them into broader patterns
-Child-led, fostering curiosity and discovery

Deductive Learning: starts with a general rule + children apply it to specific examples
-structured and adult-led, focusing on logical thinking

Question 9

What is the importance of involving families and communities in curriculum planning, and how does this contribute to the development of children?

Answer 9

Culturally and linguistically sensitive
-making learning relevant and meaningful for each child

-Enhances kid’s sense of identity
-Strengthens home-school connections
-Supports the development of skills + values that align with their personal exp