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Who created the Hierarchy of Needs and what is it?

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Abraham Maslow, Hierarchy of Needs

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Who developed Bloom’s Taxonomy and what is its purpose?

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Benjamin Bloom, Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives

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Who outlined the Stages of Psychosocial Development?

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Erik Erikson, Stages of Psychosocial Development

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Who emphasized Operant Conditioning and what does it involve?

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B.F. Skinner, Operant Conditioning

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Who introduced the Zone of Proximal Development Theory?

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Lev Vygotsky, Zone of Proximal Development Theory

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Who proposed the Theory of Multiple Intelligences?

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Howard Gardner, Theory of Multiple Intelligences

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Who identified the Stages of Cognitive Development?

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Jean Piaget, Stages of Cognitive Development

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Who studied temperament in children and what is their theory called?

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Chess and Thomas, Temperament Theory

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Who highlighted the Ecological Systems Theory?

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Urie Bronfenbrenner, Ecological Systems Theory

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Who developed the Social Learning Theory?

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Albert Bandura, Social Learning Theory

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Who defined the Stages of Moral Development?

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Lawrence Kohlberg, Stages of Moral Development

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What is a Childcare Center?

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A facility that provides care and education for young children, typically offering structured schedules and activities for social, emotional, and academic growth.

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What is a Montessori school?

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A school that follows the Montessori philosophy, focusing on self-directed learning and hands-on activities in a prepared environment.

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What is Pre-K?

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An educational institution that provides structured learning and play experiences for children before they enter kindergarten.

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What is Headstart?

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A federally funded program that promotes school readiness for low-income children by offering education, health, and nutrition services.

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What is a Nanny/Au Pair?

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A caregiver, often living in or traveling with the family, who provides personalized childcare in the child’s home.

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What are Early Intervention Services?

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Programs that provide services and support to children with developmental delays or disabilities to enhance their growth and development.

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What is Sick Childcare?

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Childcare designed specifically for children who are mildly ill and unable to attend their regular school or care setting.

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What is Employer-Sponsored Childcare?

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Childcare that is funded and managed by an employer as a benefit for employees, often located on-site or nearby.

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What is Early Head Start?

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A program similar to Headstart but designed for children under the age of three, offering comprehensive early childhood services.

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What is a Laboratory School?

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A school affiliated with a university or college where teachers-in-training observe and practice teaching young children.

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What is School-Age Before and Aftercare?

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Programs designed to care for and supervise children before and after regular school hours, often providing homework help and activities.

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What is Drop-In Childcare?

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Childcare provided on an as-needed basis, often for parents with irregular schedules or emergencies.

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What is Mother’s Day Out?

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A program that offers part-time care for young children, typically for a few hours a day, to give parents a break.

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What is a Faith-Based Program?

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A program or school that incorporates religious teachings and values into early childhood education.

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What is Kindergarten?

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A classroom-based program that focuses on preparing children for first grade by teaching foundational skills in reading, writing, and math.

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What is a Parent Cooperative?

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A childcare arrangement where parents actively participate in the administration and often the classroom activities.

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What part of the brain rapidly grows during childhood?

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Frontal Lobe

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What part of the brain helps children understand the world around them?

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Parietal Lobe

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What part of the brain helps with visual processing?

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Occipital Lobe

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What part of the brain is the last to mature?

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Temporal Lobe

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What part of the brain helps with posture, balance, and equilibrium?

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Cerebellum

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What part of the brain regulates physical functions that you don’t have to think about?

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Brain Stem

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What are Neurons?

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Nerve cells that are present at birth, not linked.

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What is Plasticity in brain development?

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Ability of an infant’s brain to change according to stimulation.

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What are Synapses?

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Links between neurons after birth, results of a child’s interaction with the world.

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What are Windows of Opportunity?

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Key time periods for development of certain skills and skill types.

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What is Physical development in PIES?

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Large and Small motor skills along with physical vitals (Height and Weight).

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What is Intellectual development in PIES?

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Mind and brain along with learning and problem solving.

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What is Emotional development in PIES?

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Identifying and expressing feelings along with self concept.

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What is Social development in PIES?

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Interacting and getting along with others.

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Does development rate stay the same or vary?

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Varies

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Is development sequential or not sequential?

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Sequential

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Is development interrelated or not interrelated?

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Interrelated

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Is development a lifelong process?

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Is

46
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List 3 reasons to observe.

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(Answers vary)

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What is a Checklist?

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A simple tool used to track the presence or absence of specific skills, behaviors, or milestones.

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What is an Anecdotal Record?

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A brief, narrative account of a specific incident or behavior observed in a child, often used to document developmental progress.

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What is a Running Record?

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A detailed, continuous account of a child’s behavior or activities over a set period of time, recorded as it happens.

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What is a Frequency Count?

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A tally of how often a particular behavior or action occurs, often used to identify patterns or trends.

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What is a Rating Scale?

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A tool used to evaluate the quality, degree, or frequency of a behavior or skill on a predefined scale.

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What is Authentic Assessment?

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An evaluation method where children demonstrate their knowledge and skills through real-world tasks or activities.

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