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Children's brain development continues to mature during early childhood.
Children's brain development continues to mature during early childhood.
True
Myelination and cognitive effects are most apparent after early childhood.
Myelination and cognitive effects are most apparent after early childhood.
False
Fine motor skills typically mature about six months earlier in boys than in girls.
Fine motor skills typically mature about six months earlier in boys than in girls.
False
Physical development improves significantly during the 2-6 years age period.
Physical development improves significantly during the 2-6 years age period.
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Children learn best from adults rather than peers who demonstrate skills.
Children learn best from adults rather than peers who demonstrate skills.
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Animism is the belief that natural objects and phenomena are not alive.
Animism is the belief that natural objects and phenomena are not alive.
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Centration refers to a child's ability to focus on multiple ideas simultaneously.
Centration refers to a child's ability to focus on multiple ideas simultaneously.
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Egocentrism in children means they can see the world from different perspectives.
Egocentrism in children means they can see the world from different perspectives.
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Focus on appearance leads children to recognize attributes that are not apparent.
Focus on appearance leads children to recognize attributes that are not apparent.
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Static reasoning in children suggests that they believe things can change over time.
Static reasoning in children suggests that they believe things can change over time.
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Irreversibility means that children understand that reversing a process can restore what existed before.
Irreversibility means that children understand that reversing a process can restore what existed before.
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According to Piaget, conservation is the notion that the amount of something remains the same despite changes in its appearance.
According to Piaget, conservation is the notion that the amount of something remains the same despite changes in its appearance.
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Piaget proposed that a child's cognitive development goes through three stages.
Piaget proposed that a child's cognitive development goes through three stages.
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18-month-olds can correctly predict the food the experimenter will desire based on her previous emotional response.
18-month-olds can correctly predict the food the experimenter will desire based on her previous emotional response.
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Children younger than 4 years and 6 months have a limited ability to discriminate between the relative number of objects.
Children younger than 4 years and 6 months have a limited ability to discriminate between the relative number of objects.
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The assembly space in the classroom is designed to discourage interaction among children.
The assembly space in the classroom is designed to discourage interaction among children.
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The cognitive capacity for logical operations in children is acknowledged to occur at an earlier age than previously thought.
The cognitive capacity for logical operations in children is acknowledged to occur at an earlier age than previously thought.
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Every day in the assembly, one child is responsible for helping the teacher, fostering a sense of responsibility.
Every day in the assembly, one child is responsible for helping the teacher, fostering a sense of responsibility.
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The studies referenced indicate that boys and girls display statistically significant differences in cognitive development.
The studies referenced indicate that boys and girls display statistically significant differences in cognitive development.
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The assembly area strictly adheres to standardized learning aims.
The assembly area strictly adheres to standardized learning aims.
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Mehler and Bever's study focused on children's ability to choose the row with more M&Ms, regardless of the lengths of the rows.
Mehler and Bever's study focused on children's ability to choose the row with more M&Ms, regardless of the lengths of the rows.
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At 2 years old, a child can walk up stairs and kick a ball.
At 2 years old, a child can walk up stairs and kick a ball.
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Children at the age of 4 can tie their shoes and use a knife to cut.
Children at the age of 4 can tie their shoes and use a knife to cut.
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A 6-year-old child is capable of riding a bicycle and doing a cartwheel.
A 6-year-old child is capable of riding a bicycle and doing a cartwheel.
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Before the age of 3, children are able to copy most letters and use scissors to cut.
Before the age of 3, children are able to copy most letters and use scissors to cut.
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Symbolic thinking develops during the preoperational stage of cognitive development according to Piaget.
Symbolic thinking develops during the preoperational stage of cognitive development according to Piaget.
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Climbing trees and jumping over objects are skills developed primarily at 4 years old.
Climbing trees and jumping over objects are skills developed primarily at 4 years old.
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Children at 3 years old can draw simple shapes like circles and rectangles.
Children at 3 years old can draw simple shapes like circles and rectangles.
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Children do not yet use logical operations during the sensoriomotor stage.
Children do not yet use logical operations during the sensoriomotor stage.
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Study Notes
Block I: CLIC for Very Young Learners: Early Childhood Development
- The presentation is about early childhood development, specifically designed for very young learners.
- The aim is to maximize early childhood development through the right stimuli.
Introduction
- Early childhood development follows a "Golden Stage".
- Optimal development is achieved with appropriate stimuli.
- Cognitive, physical, social, and language development are key areas.
- Research by Saputra et al (2020) supports this concept.
General Ideas
- Children's growth varies based on genetics, nutrition, income, and ethnicity.
- The brain continues maturing during early childhood, with significant myelination in critical areas.
- The effects of myelination, though occurring throughout childhood, are most apparent during early childhood.
- Impulsiveness and perseveration decrease, improving learning ability.
Physical Development
- Gross Motor Skills: Dramatic improvement between ages 2-6, requiring safe space, time, equipment, and playmates. Learning is best from peers, with cultural influences like different sports having an impact.
- Motor Skills: Children master gross motor skills first, followed by fine motor skills. Writing, in particular, requires a high level of muscular control. Fine motor skill development, like many other bodily characteristics, is often reached 6 months earlier in females compared to males.
Motor Skills Detailed by Age
- 2 years: Running, climbing, walking, feeding, drawing lines/spirals.
- 3 years: Kicking/throwing, jumping, tricycles, copying shapes, stairs, climbing ladders
- 4 years: Catching, cutting, hopping, self-feeding, copying letters, pouring without spilling, brushing teeth.
- 5 years: Skipping/galloping, clapping, letters/shapes, climbing, using a knife, tying shoes, throwing, washing and combing.
- 6 years: drawing, writing, scanning text, cycling, cartwheels, tying laces, catching.
Cognitive Development
- Cognitive development progresses from sensorimotor to preoperational intelligence.
- Preoperational children lack logical thinking, relying instead on concrete experiences, symbols, and imitation.
- Preoperational children struggle with logical reasoning, exhibiting obstacles including animism, centration, egocentrism, focus on appearance, static reasoning, and irreversibility.
Conservation
- Conservation is the understanding that the amount of something remains the same despite changes in appearance.
- Piaget's tests illustrate ways children struggle with conservation concepts (volume, number, matter, length).
Empirical Evidence
- Research on empirical evidence highlights that children under 4 years 6 months correctly differentiate relative numbers of objects.
- Experimental studies, such as those involving food preferences and object recognition, demonstrate the capacity for reasoning and cognitive development in young children.
- Studies using objects like screws or cork balls, as well as bananas and tomatoes, have shown that children's understanding of quantity and weight are related to their prior experience and learning.
Assembly
- Assembly is a space for reflection/sharing among classroom members.
- It provides a flexible space for short learning sessions for various subjects.
- It prioritizes student comfort, feelings, and group interaction.
- Learning is tailored to each child's aims, with each child participating in contributing to class learning.
References
- The provided document lists several sources for the cited information.
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Explore the key aspects of early childhood development in this quiz. Learn about the critical stages and stimuli that influence cognitive, physical, social, and language growth in very young learners. Based on research and developmental theories, this guide highlights the essential factors contributing to optimal growth.
