Midterm Vocab Flashcards
Who created the Hierarchy of Needs and what is it?
Abraham Maslow, Hierarchy of Needs
Who developed Bloom’s Taxonomy and what is its purpose?
Benjamin Bloom, Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives
Who outlined the Stages of Psychosocial Development?
Erik Erikson, Stages of Psychosocial Development
Who emphasized Operant Conditioning and what does it involve?
B.F. Skinner, Operant Conditioning
Who introduced the Zone of Proximal Development Theory?
Lev Vygotsky, Zone of Proximal Development Theory
Who proposed the Theory of Multiple Intelligences?
Howard Gardner, Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Who identified the Stages of Cognitive Development?
Jean Piaget, Stages of Cognitive Development
Who studied temperament in children and what is their theory called?
Chess and Thomas, Temperament Theory
Who highlighted the Ecological Systems Theory?
Urie Bronfenbrenner, Ecological Systems Theory
Who developed the Social Learning Theory?
Albert Bandura, Social Learning Theory
Who defined the Stages of Moral Development?
Lawrence Kohlberg, Stages of Moral Development
What is a Childcare Center?
A facility that provides care and education for young children, typically offering structured schedules and activities for social, emotional, and academic growth.
What is a Montessori school?
A school that follows the Montessori philosophy, focusing on self-directed learning and hands-on activities in a prepared environment.
What is Pre-K?
An educational institution that provides structured learning and play experiences for children before they enter kindergarten.
What is Headstart?
A federally funded program that promotes school readiness for low-income children by offering education, health, and nutrition services.
What is a Nanny/Au Pair?
A caregiver, often living in or traveling with the family, who provides personalized childcare in the child’s home.
What are Early Intervention Services?
Programs that provide services and support to children with developmental delays or disabilities to enhance their growth and development.
What is Sick Childcare?
Childcare designed specifically for children who are mildly ill and unable to attend their regular school or care setting.
What is Employer-Sponsored Childcare?
Childcare that is funded and managed by an employer as a benefit for employees, often located on-site or nearby.
What is Early Head Start?
A program similar to Headstart but designed for children under the age of three, offering comprehensive early childhood services.
What is a Laboratory School?
A school affiliated with a university or college where teachers-in-training observe and practice teaching young children.
What is School-Age Before and Aftercare?
Programs designed to care for and supervise children before and after regular school hours, often providing homework help and activities.
What is Drop-In Childcare?
Childcare provided on an as-needed basis, often for parents with irregular schedules or emergencies.
What is Mother’s Day Out?
A program that offers part-time care for young children, typically for a few hours a day, to give parents a break.
What is a Faith-Based Program?
A program or school that incorporates religious teachings and values into early childhood education.
What is Kindergarten?
A classroom-based program that focuses on preparing children for first grade by teaching foundational skills in reading, writing, and math.
What is a Parent Cooperative?
A childcare arrangement where parents actively participate in the administration and often the classroom activities.
What part of the brain rapidly grows during childhood?
Frontal Lobe
What part of the brain helps children understand the world around them?
Parietal Lobe
What part of the brain helps with visual processing?
Occipital Lobe
What part of the brain is the last to mature?
Temporal Lobe
What part of the brain helps with posture, balance, and equilibrium?
Cerebellum
What part of the brain regulates physical functions that you don’t have to think about?
Brain Stem
What are Neurons?
Nerve cells that are present at birth, not linked.
What is Plasticity in brain development?
Ability of an infant’s brain to change according to stimulation.
What are Synapses?
Links between neurons after birth, results of a child’s interaction with the world.
What are Windows of Opportunity?
Key time periods for development of certain skills and skill types.
What is Physical development in PIES?
Large and Small motor skills along with physical vitals (Height and Weight).
What is Intellectual development in PIES?
Mind and brain along with learning and problem solving.
What is Emotional development in PIES?
Identifying and expressing feelings along with self concept.
What is Social development in PIES?
Interacting and getting along with others.
Does development rate stay the same or vary?
Varies
Is development sequential or not sequential?
Sequential
Is development interrelated or not interrelated?
Interrelated
Is development a lifelong process?
Is
List 3 reasons to observe.
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What is a Checklist?
A simple tool used to track the presence or absence of specific skills, behaviors, or milestones.
What is an Anecdotal Record?
A brief, narrative account of a specific incident or behavior observed in a child, often used to document developmental progress.
What is a Running Record?
A detailed, continuous account of a child’s behavior or activities over a set period of time, recorded as it happens.
What is a Frequency Count?
A tally of how often a particular behavior or action occurs, often used to identify patterns or trends.
What is a Rating Scale?
A tool used to evaluate the quality, degree, or frequency of a behavior or skill on a predefined scale.
What is Authentic Assessment?
An evaluation method where children demonstrate their knowledge and skills through real-world tasks or activities.
