Lectures 11 and 12 Flashcards
Sensory Register
Represents sights and sounds directly and stores them briefly
Working/Short Term Memory
Holds limited amount of info which facilitates memory and problem solving
Central executive
Coordinates incoming info with info in this system, controls attention, selects, applies, and monitors the effectiveness of strategies
During the first year, infants pay attention to
novel events
During toddlerhood, children become capable of..
intentional behavior and sustained attention improves
Information processing is…
an explanation or theory of cognitive development and learning that is consistent with piaget’s theory
Information processing is a precise model of…
Human information processing, storage, and retrieval
Information processing is an active model of
managing and understating information
infant’s memories increase dramatically during
infancy and toddlerhood
infants memories start off as…. and move toward
context dependent to context free
by 6 months infants can..
categorize based on two features
infantile amnesia
can’t recall events before age 3
Elements of Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory
Social interaction during learning
experiences, lead to:
Complex mental activities
Voluntary attention
Deliberate memory
Categorization, leading to classification
Problem solving
(CVDCP)
Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory
Social contexts (other people) contribute to cognitive development.
imaginative play begins at
2 years
Socio-dramatic play emerges
after the 3rd birthday
Random Error
actors that we cannot control or modify that influence the
test score
Systematic Error
factors that we can control or modify that influence the
test score.
Children need social learning experiences that feature
focused attention, diligent effort, and adequate time to fully understand the elements and meaning of learning experiences
Physical setting (DAP)
clean, good repair, well-lighted, well-ventilated.
Secure and safe
Toys and Equipment (DAP)
appropriate size/weight. Stored on low shelves,
accessible for child choice
Caregiver to Child Ratio (DAP)
1:3 for infants; 1:6 for toddlers
Daily Activities (DAP)
Posted, balanced daily schedule. Flexible, intentional
implementation
Interactions (DAP)
Prompt, calm, and respectful responses
Caregiver Qualifications (DAP)
Lead teacher is education in ECE and best
practices
Relationships with Parents (DAP)
Parents are welcome anytime. Frequent
two-way conversations
Licensing and Accreditation (DAP)
State and local licensing. NAEYC accreditation
