Curriculum and Pedagogy 1 - Midterm Exam Review

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts and topics for the Curriculum and Pedagogy 1 Midterm Exam, based on lecture notes from Weeks 1-4.

Curriculum and Pedagogy

A key topic for the midterm exam, encompassing the study of educational content and teaching methods.

Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP)

A major concept for the midterm exam, referring to teaching methods that are suitable to a child's age, individual needs, and cultural context.

Child-Centred Learning Experiences

An exam topic focusing on educational approaches where the child's interests and needs guide the learning process.

Adult-Centred Learning Experiences

An exam topic focusing on educational approaches where the adult (teacher) primarily directs the learning content and process.

Open-Ended Learning

A midterm exam topic related to learning experiences that allow for multiple outcomes and diverse approaches, often contrasting product vs. process, and convergent vs. divergent questioning.

Product vs. Process (in Open-Ended Learning)

A component of Open-Ended Learning exploring the focus on the final outcome versus the methods and experiences used to achieve it.

Convergent vs. Divergent Questioning (in Open-Ended Learning)

A component of Open-Ended Learning, analyzing questions that lead to a single answer versus those that encourage multiple ideas and creative thinking.

Cognitive Levels of Play

An exam topic exploring different stages or types of play related to children's thought processes and intellectual development.

Social Levels of Play

An exam topic exploring different stages or types of play related to children's interaction with others.

Theories on Play

A significant topic for the midterm exam, covering various academic perspectives and frameworks explaining the importance and functions of play in development.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

A key midterm exam topic, advocating for the design of learning environments and materials to be accessible to all learners.

Role of Play

An exam topic from Week 2 PowerPoint, focusing on the significance and functions of play in child development and learning.

Differentiated Instruction

A midterm exam topic referring to tailoring instruction to meet individual student needs.

Emergent Curriculum

A key midterm exam topic, referring to a curriculum that arises from the interests and experiences of the children.

Inquiry

An exam topic focused on a learning approach where students investigate questions, problems, or phenomena.

Invitations

An exam topic in early childhood education, referring to materials or arrangements designed to entice children to engage in play or learning.

Provocations

An exam topic in early childhood education, referring to items or experiences offered to children to stimulate thought, discussion, or an investigation.

Sensory Play

An exam topic describing play that engages one or more of the five senses as children explore and learn about the world.

Loose Parts

An exam topic referring to open-ended materials that can be moved, carried, combined, redesigned, and used in multiple ways to encourage creativity and problem-solving in play.

The 3 Creativity Levels

A significant midterm exam topic from Week 4, encompassing Manipulation, Mastery, and Meaning.

Manipulation (Creativity Level)

The first level of creativity, involving experimentation with materials and actions without a specific goal in mind.

Mastery (Creativity Level)

The second level of creativity, characterized by gaining control over materials and techniques to achieve desired results.

Meaning (Creativity Level)

The third and highest level of creativity, involving personal expression, connecting experiences, and communicating ideas through creative endeavors.