Early Childhood Education Overview

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What is the acronym for Early Childhood Education?

ECE

What is the main purpose of Early Childhood Education?

General Child Development

What does 'Tabula Rasa' mean in relation to children?

Children are a clean slate

What are the two key components of Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood Education?

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What does the term 'Golden Years' refer to in Early Childhood Education?

<p>The first five years of a child's life</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the 'Father of Kindergarten'?

<p>Friedrich Wilhelm August Froebel</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the 'Father of Pedagogy'?

<p>Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who advocated for universal compulsory education and believed children should be educated to read independently?

<p>Martin Luther</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the book 'Didactica Magna (The Whole Art of Teaching)'?

<p>John Amos Comenius</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of the three main theorists in the cognitive perspective?

<p>Kurt Koffka, Max Wertheimer, Wolfgang Kohler</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the researcher who is credited with Classical Conditioning?

<p>Ivan Pavlov</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the 'Father of Educational Technology'?

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What is the difference between Assimilation and Accommodation in Piaget's theory?

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What is the name of the stage in Piaget's theory during which children develop object permanence?

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What is the name of the stage in Piaget's theory where children begin to develop symbolic representation?

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What are the two key limitations observed in the symbolic function substage within the preoperational stage?

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During which stage of Piaget's theory do children begin to develop concrete operations, such as decentration, compensation, and reversibility?

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What is the name of the stage during Piaget's theory where children demonstrate rational, systematic, and abstract thinking?

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Which of the following is NOT included in Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory?

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What are the three levels of imitation in the Observation, Modeling, Imitation (OMI) framework?

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Which of the following is NOT a primary learning theory?

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What are the three main stages of language development in early childhood?

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What is the name of the system of language that focuses on communication in social contexts?

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The pragmatic system of language is only relevant in adult communication.

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What are the two key aspects of the phonological system?

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The capacity of speech articulation is primarily determined by environmental factors.

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What is the focus of the syntactic system in language development?

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What is the stage in language development where children begin to produce two-word combinations?

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What are the three main constraints children encounter in learning?

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Why is 'The Interaction of Language and Cognitive Development' important?

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What are the three main types of interview questions?

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What are the two main types of schools?

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Flashcards

Early Childhood

The period from birth to eight years old, characterized by significant brain development and a strong influence from the surrounding environment.

Early Childhood Education (ECE)

A specialized educational approach that focuses on the holistic development of a child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs, preparing them for later life.

Tabula Rasa

The belief that children are born a blank slate, free from any inherent knowledge or predispositions.

Manipulative Materials

Any concrete objects used to explore an idea in a hands-on way. They can include blocks, shapes, spinners, or paper.

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Developmentally Appropriate Practice

A practice in ECE that emphasizes activities tailored to a child's developmental stage and individual needs.

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Strength-Based Approach

An approach that focuses on a child's strengths and abilities rather than deficits.

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Play-Based Approach

An approach that uses play as a primary means of learning and development.

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Golden Years for Children (0-5 years old)

The first five years of a child's life, considered critical for emotional, social, and spiritual growth.

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Mother-Tongue Based - Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE)

The idea that children should learn in their native language before learning additional languages.

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Behaviorism

A theory of learning that suggests all behavior is learned through conditioning.

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Constructivism

A theory of learning that proposes knowledge is constructed by individuals through their interactions with the environment.

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Socio-Constructivism

A theory of learning that emphasizes the importance of social interaction in acquiring knowledge.

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Meaningful Learning

A learning theory that proposes that effective learning occurs when new information is connected to existing knowledge.

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Learning by Discovery

A learning theory that emphasizes the role of active discovery and problem-solving in learning.

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Social Learning

A learning theory that suggests we learn through observation and imitation.

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Theory of Multiple Intelligences

A theory that suggests all individuals possess eight different types of intelligence.

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Visual-Spatial Intelligence

The ability to visualize things and think in images.

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Linguistic-Verbal Intelligence

The ability to use language effectively in both speaking and writing.

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Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

The ability to reason logically, analyze patterns, and think conceptually about numbers.

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Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

The ability to use your body effectively and coordinate your movements.

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Musical Intelligence

The ability to think in patterns and rhythms, and appreciate music.

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Interpersonal Intelligence

The ability to understand and interact effectively with other people.

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Intrapersonal Intelligence

The ability to understand your own emotions, motivations, and values.

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Naturalistic Intelligence

The ability to connect with nature and understand different species.

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Purposive Behaviorism

A learning theory that emphasizes the importance of purpose in learning.

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Associative Learning Theory

A theory of learning that suggests behavior is learned through association.

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Insight Learning Theory

A theory of learning that focuses on sudden insights or understanding.

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Meaningful Learning Theory

A learning theory that proposes knowledge is organized hierarchically.

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Constructivist Theory

A theory of learning that focuses on the role of the learner in constructing knowledge.

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Successful Intelligence Theory

A theory that suggests success is achieved through a combination of cognitive abilities, including memory, analytical, creative, and practical skills.

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WICS Model

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Study Notes

Early Childhood Education

  • Originated during the European Enlightenment
  • Covers birth to 8 years old
  • Brain development peaks during this time
  • Children are heavily influenced by their environment and those around them
  • Essential preparation for primary education
  • Aims to develop social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs
  • Creates a solid foundation for lifelong learning and well-being
  • Nurtures compassion, capability, and responsibility

Developmental Milestones

  • Physical or behavioral signs of child development and maturation

Manipulative Materials

  • Concrete objects that allow hands-on exploration of concepts
  • Examples include blocks, shapes, spinners, and folded paper

Early Childhood Educators

  • Qualities include patience, creativity, great communication skills, empathy, and enthusiasm
  • Crucial in nurturing children's emotional needs

Tabula Rasa

  • Suggests children are born as a blank slate
  • Their development is shaped by surrounding experiences and relationships

Republic Act 10157 (Kindergarten Education Act)

  • All children are mandated to attend kindergarten
  • Aims to provide accessible and compulsory education
  • Promotes physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development
  • Fosters skill development and values formation to prepare for formal education

Republic Act 8980 (Early Childhood Care and Development Act)

  • Establishes a national system for Early Childhood Care and Development
  • Acknowledges the importance of early childhood as a crucial stage of development from 0-8 years, highlighting its significance.

Republic Act 10410 (Early Years Act)

  • Recognizes the period from birth to 8 years old as the most crucial stage of education

Republic Act 9155 (Governance of Basic Education Act)

  • Governs basic education in the country

Learning Theories

  • Behaviorism: All stimuli lead to responses through environmental conditions (positive/negative reinforcement).
  • Constructivism: Knowledge is constructed based on interaction with the environment and existing knowledge
  • Socio-Constructivism: Social interaction is key to knowledge acquisition
  • Meaningful Learning: Relates new knowledge to existing knowledge
  • Learning by Discovery: Effective learning is obtained when learners solve problems, also transferring this to the real world.
  • Social Learning: Learning occurs within a social setting. Modelling is important.
  • Successful Intelligence Theory: People learn and process information differently; each individual has several intelligences.
  • Gestalt Theory: Form, shape, and configuration as the basis of understanding
  • Meaningful Learning Theory: Prior knowledge and schemas are important to gaining knowledge

Stages of Cognitive Development

  • Sensorimotor Stage (Birth-2 years): Developing senses and motor skills; object permanence and symbolic thought emerge.
  • Preoperational Stage (2-7 years): Rapid growth in symbolic thought, egocentrism (difficulty seeing things from other's perspectives).
  • Concrete Operational Stage (7-11 years): Logical thinking about concrete events and objects; conservation emerges.
  • Formal Operational Stage (11 years and above): Abstract and hypothetical thinking; deductive and inductive reasoning develop.

Language Development

  • Stages of language development in early childhood include cooing, babbling, one-word, two-word, and telegraphic stages.
  • Language is a primary communication system; allows for facts, opinions, and emotions across various tenses.

Additional Notes

  • Scope of ECE focuses on social, emotional, physical and cognitive development, along with a strength-based and play-based approach
  • Principles of ECE emphasize respect for the child's absorbent mind and unique sensitive periods, encouraging a prepared environment for optimal learning.
  • Important Figures: Various historical figures like Luther, Comenius, Froebel, Rousseau, Montessori, Pestalozzi contribute and refine our understanding of childhood education
  • Constraints faced by children in learning involves whole object constraint, mutual exclusivity constraint, and the semantic and cognitive abilities

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