Midterm Review

Question 1

What are the 5 types of play?

Answer 1

1. Onlooker
2. Solitary
3. Parallel
4. Associative
5. Cooperative

Question 2

What is onlooker play?

Answer 2

Child observed others playing, but does not participate.

Question 3

What is solitary play?

Answer 3

Child plays alone, limited to no interaction with others or their materials.

Question 4

What is parallel play?

Answer 4

Child plays independently beside peers.

Question 5

What is associative play?

Answer 5

Children share play materials and engage in similar activities.

Question 6

What is cooperative play?

Answer 6

Children play as a group and work towards a common goal.

Question 7

What is the importance of play?

Answer 7

Play supports the holistic development of the child/4 Foundations

Question 8

What are the three components of play?

Answer 8

1. Play
2. Inquiry
3. New knowledge

Question 9

What are the three unique features of play?

Answer 9

1. Intrinsic motivation
2. Active engagement
3. Process > product

Question 10

What are the 7 characteristics of play?

Answer 10

1. Active
2. Child initiated and focused
3. Process-oriented
4. Intrinsic
5. Episodic
6. Rule-governed
7. Reflective

Question 11

What are the 4 components of curriculum?

Answer 11

1. Philosophy
2. Goals and objectives
3. Implementation
4. Assessment and reflection

Question 12

What is included on the learning experience planning form?

Answer 12

1. Introduction
2. Materials
3. Exploration/inquiry
4. Closure/transition

Question 13

What are the 5 societal issues influencing play?

Answer 13

1. Children’s health
2. Technology
3. Consumerism
4. Culture
5. Lack of outdoor play