Critical and Sensitive Periods in Educational Practice

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to critical and sensitive periods in educational practice, important for understanding developmental influences on learning.

Critical Period

A specific time during development when certain skills or abilities are most easily acquired.

Sensitive Period

A time frame in development when an individual is particularly receptive to certain types of learning.

Educational Practice

Strategies and methods used by educators to promote effective learning.

Developmental Psychology

A field that studies the changes in behavior and mental processes over time.

Language Acquisition

The process by which humans learn to communicate using language, often influenced by critical and sensitive periods.