6 Questions
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Culture = Traditions, language, beliefs, and customs of a group of people Perceptions = Ideas formed about a relationship or object as a result of learning Child stress = Actions or changes in children's lives Curriculum = All activities and experiences that are planned or spontaneous
Match the following terms related to art with their descriptions:
Product art = Art activities with a specific finished result, limiting creativity Visual art = Art creations we can look at, such as drawings or paintings Art media = Means or materials used to express an idea Art tools = Instruments used for cutting, painting, writing, etc.
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Family Change Stressors = Changes in family situations causing stress on children Standards = Agreed upon goals and outcomes for teaching and learning Creativity = Forming original ideas through exploration and discovery Confidentiality = Protecting privacy by limiting access to personal information
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Anecdotal record = A report of a child's actions that concentrates on a specific behavior or area of development Self-efficacy = One's own value or self-worth, includes an emerging understanding that they can make things happen and have particular abilities Empathy = The ability to understand the feelings of others or to recognize, respond, and share in another's emotions, thoughts or feelings Attachment relationship = The security, confidence, and trust that children have with the adults responsible for their care
Match the following communication types with their descriptions:
Informal communication = A casual form of sharing information with parents and other teachers Formal communication = A type of verbal or documented communication that follows rules of how information is shared NAEYC = National Association for the Education of Young Children: a professional organization that seeks to improve the quality of child care Zero to Three = Under the U.S Department of Health and Human Services; mission to advance healthy development of infants and young children to age three
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Developmental checklist = A list of skills that children should master or behaviors they should exhibit at certain ages Responsive care = Matching caregiving to what the infant needs; meeting needs right away First thing first = In 2006, Arizonans voted to pass Proposition 203, allowing $.80 on every tobacco product sold in AZ to fund early childhood services for children 5 and younger Self-awareness = The ability to look at oneself and understand oneself
Study Notes
Culture and Development
- Culture refers to the traditions, language, beliefs, and customs of a group of people
- Perceptions are formed through experiences and relationships, which shape our understanding of the world
Curriculum and Stress
- A curriculum consists of all planned and spontaneous activities and experiences
- A developmentally appropriate curriculum tailors learning experiences to children's interests, needs, and abilities
- Family change stressors, such as changes in family situation, can cause stress in children
Art and Creativity
- Product art involves creating a specific finished result, often limiting creativity
- Creativity is the process of forming original ideas through exploration and discovery
- Visual art includes art creations that can be looked at, such as drawings or paintings
- Art media refers to materials or means used to express or communicate ideas
- Art tools are implements, instruments, or utensils used to create works of expression
Communication and Confidentiality
- Confidentiality involves protecting another person's privacy by limiting access to personal information
- Anecdotal records are reports of a child's actions that focus on a specific behavior or area of development
- Informal communication involves casual sharing of information with parents and other teachers
- Formal communication follows rules for sharing information verbally or in writing
Developmental Checklists and Care
- Developmental checklists list skills children should master or behaviors they should exhibit at certain ages
- Responsive care involves matching caregiving to an infant's needs, meeting needs immediately
- Self-efficacy refers to one's own value or self-worth, including understanding one's abilities
- Attachment relationships involve security, confidence, and trust with caregivers
- Empathy is the ability to understand and respond to others' feelings
Professional Organizations and Initiatives
- NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) seeks to improve child care quality
- First Things First is an Arizona initiative that funds early childhood services using tobacco tax revenue
- Zero to Three is a US Department of Health and Human Services initiative that advances healthy development in infants and young children up to age three
Self-Awareness and Development
- Self-awareness refers to the ability to understand one's self and recognize one's own abilities and emotions
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