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During which age range does early childhood education (ECE) primarily occur?
Early childhood experiences do not have any impact on later learning.
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What is the significance of family and community engagement in early childhood education?
It plays a crucial role in the learning process and supports children's development.
The period of ECE focuses on critical development milestones, skills, and concepts for children aged _____ years.
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Match the following types of advocacy with their definitions:
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Which of the following is NOT a type of support program mentioned?
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Childcare subsidiaries are included in government programs for early childhood education.
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What is the primary focus of early childhood education?
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Which year was the first kindergarten opened by Friedrich Froebel?
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Friedrich Froebel's educational approach emphasizes competition among children.
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List the three basic components of early childhood education according to Friedrich Froebel.
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Jean Piaget's theory emphasizes that knowledge is filtered through our current frame of reference, which leads to _____ understandings of the world.
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What component does Piaget associate with increasing the frequency of a behavior when a stimulus is removed?
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Match the educational theorists with their main contributions:
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According to Piaget, everything we know is constructed through our experiences.
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What type of learning environment is emphasized in early childhood education?
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What is the primary agency that supports programs for children aged 0-4 years in the Philippines?
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Friedrich Froebel is credited with founding preschool education.
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What age group is commonly referred to as preschool in the Philippines?
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Maria Montessori's educational approach emphasizes that we need to educate the children's ________ first.
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Match the following individuals with their contributions to early childhood education:
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What is the National Early Learning Framework (NELF) mandated to provide to Filipino children?
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In the Philippines, ECE for 5-year-olds is called ________.
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The ECCD Council covers only educational programs for young children.
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What stage of cognitive development occurs between birth and 2 years?
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B.F. Skinner is known for his contributions to cognitive development theory.
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What is the primary focus of Jean Jacques Rousseau's educational philosophy?
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____ is the belief that inanimate objects have lifelike qualities.
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Match the following theorists with their main contributions:
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Which substage of the Preoperational Stage is characterized by egocentrism?
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The Formal-Operational Stage follows the Preoperational Stage.
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Negative punishment involves removing a ______ stimulus to decrease the likelihood of behavior.
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What is the primary focus of Maria Montessori's educational philosophy?
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Lev Vygotsky believed that individual development can be understood without considering the individual's social context.
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What does scaffolding refer to in an educational context?
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Lev Vygotsky developed the concept of the Zone of __________ Development (ZPD), which refers to tasks a learner can perform with help.
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Match the theorist with their key idea:
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What does Vygotsky's theory emphasize about learning?
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Montessori classrooms rely on strict, teacher-directed lessons.
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What is one key characteristic of the Montessori Method of Learning?
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Study Notes
Nature and Importance of ECED
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) encompasses the period from birth to five years.
- This period is crucial for a child's brain development, making it highly sensitive to the surrounding environment.
- ECE emphasizes specialized methods to ensure children acquire key skills and foundational concepts for future success.
- ECE helps children develop critical milestones, skills, and concepts.
- Learning begins at birth, and ECE experiences lay the foundation for subsequent learning.
- Family and community engagement are vital in ECE.
SCOPE OF ECE
- ECE experiences create a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
- ECE plays a significant role in a child's learning process.
- ECE aims to foster the development of children's abilities, including language, social-emotional skills, cognitive skills, and physical development.
- ECE provides children with opportunities to explore and discover their world.
AGES
- Newborn (0-3 months)
- Infant (3-12 months)
- Toddler (1-3 years)
- Preschool age (3-4 years)
- School age (4-5 years)
SUPPORT PROGRAMS
- Childcare subsidies
- Special education services
- Non-profit and community organizations
- Parent support groups
- Professional development for ECE professionals
- Resources and referral agencies
- Healthcare and medical services
- Family and child welfare programs
- Financial assistance programs
- Advocacy and policy organizations
CHILD ADVOCACY
- Child advocacy refers to efforts and actions taken to protect children's rights and well-being.
- It encompasses various types of advocacy, including legal, educational, health, and social advocacy.
- Empowering children through youth voice advocacy is crucial.
ECCE - Early Childhood Care and Education
- UNESCO considers ECCE a fundamental and integral part of the education system.
- ECCE provides a solid foundation for lifelong learning, life, and careers.
EARLY INTERVENTION IN ECE
- Early Intervention programs aim to improve child health and development.
- They offer prevention and early solutions to address potential developmental challenges.
- Early Intervention programs have long-term consequences for children's lives.
PHILOSOPHICAL AND THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF ECE
Timeline
- 1700s: Jean Jacques Rousseau emphasized the importance of practical experiences and natural learning for children.
- 1837: Friedrich Froebel founded kindergarten, emphasizing the importance of play for learning and development.
- 1907: Maria Montessori opened the Casa dei Bambini, focusing on sensory learning.
- 1909: Maria Montessori advocated for educating children's senses before their intellect.
- 1930s: Lev Vygotsky highlighted the importance of social interaction for children's development.
- 1950s: Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory emphasized the role of both parents and teachers in supporting children's development.
Friedrich Froebel
- Opened his first kindergarten in Bad Blankenburg, Germany, in 1837.
- Believed children need a dedicated space for learning.
- Emphasized the importance of play for development.
- "Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood."
- Three basic components of his philosophy:
- Free Self-activity
- Creativity
- Social Participation
- Emphasized play-based learning, structured freedom, nature-inspired spaces, holistic learning, and a calm and orderly environment.
Jean Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory
- Believed that our understanding of the world is filtered through our existing knowledge and experiences.
- Described children as constructivists, meaning they learn by interacting with the world.
Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development
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Sensorimotor Stage (Birth - 2 years): Children learn through sensory experiences and physical actions.
- Primary circular reactions (1-4 months)
- Secondary circular reactions (4-10 months)
- Tertiary circular reactions (12-18 months)
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Preoperational Stage (2 to 7 years): Children develop symbolic thinking and language.
- Symbolic substage (2-4 years):
- Egocentrism: Difficulty seeing perspectives other than their own.
- Animism: Assigning human-like qualities to inanimate objects.
- Intuitive thought substage (4-7 years): Children start to reason but are easily swayed by appearances.
- Symbolic substage (2-4 years):
- Concrete Operational Stage (7 to 11 years): Children develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Formal Operational Stage (11-12 years and beyond): Children develop abstract thinking and hypothetical reasoning.
B.F. Skinner
- Developed operant conditioning, a learning theory where behavior is shaped by its consequences.
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Types of Operant Conditioning
- Positive Reinforcement: Increases the frequency of behavior when applied.
- Negative Reinforcement: Increases the frequency of behavior when removed.
- Positive Punishment: Adding a stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior.
- Negative Punishment: Removing a desirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior.
Jean Jacques Rousseau
- Born in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 28, 1712.
- Known for his book "Emile, or On Education" (1762).
- Emphasized natural development, child-centered education, learning through play and exploration, stages of development, and whole-child development.
Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi
- Born in Zurich, Switzerland, on January 12, 1746.
- Known for his contributions to education reform.
- A clergyman, politician, and farmer.
- Known as the "Father of Modern Education."
- Believed in educating the "whole child" psychologically and emotionally.
- Emphasized "learning by head, heart, and hands."
Lev Vygotsky
- Born into a Jewish family in Osha.
- Believed in "learning through connection" and that minds grow together.
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Key Ideas and Concepts:
- Constructive Approach: Emphasized the social nature of learning.
- Sociocultural Theory: Understanding individual development requires considering the social and cultural context.
- Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD): The range of tasks a learner can perform with the help of a more knowledgeable person.
- Sca olding: Providing support that is gradually removed as learners become more competent.
- Language and Thought: Emphasized the crucial role of language in cognitive development.
Maria Montessori
- Born on August 31, 1870
- Opened the Casa dei Bambini (Children's House) on January 6, 1907.
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Main Ideas:
- Learning environments should promote freedom for children to explore materials of their choice.
- The Montessori Method of Learning: Self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play.
- Children make creative choices in their learning.
- Children work in groups and individually to discover and explore knowledge of the world, and to develop their maximum potential.
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Explore the nature and importance of Early Childhood Education (ECE) and its impact on child development from birth to five years. This quiz covers key concepts, milestones, and the essential role of family and community in fostering a child's learning experiences. Test your knowledge on the fundamental aspects of ECE and its significance for lifelong learning.
