Educational Methodologies and Practices

Flashcards covering key terminology and definitions related to educational methodologies, curriculum development, and learning theories.

Key components of the prioritized English curriculum

Performance-based skills, core content, learning objectives, and emergency adaptation.

Teacher training according to Mora Pérez et al. (2023)

Key to addressing contemporary education challenges by linking didactic principles and essential learning.

Curricular reforms in Ecuador

Efforts from 2010 and 2016 aiming to improve educational quality through principles like Buen Vivir and interculturality.

Ley Orgánica de Educación Intercultural (LOEI)

Mandates a relevant, updated, flexible, and contextualized curriculum centered on the student.

Ecuadorian educational curriculum

Strategic tool guiding teaching and ensuring meaningful learning and civic values.

Curriculum organization in Ecuador

Based on Language, Mathematics, Sciences, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches.

Hippocampus functions

Involved in emotions and memory storage from 2 hours to 2 years.

Glial cells

Support neurons in the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems; provide nutrients and filter wastes.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances transmitting signals between neurons or to muscle fibers.

Pia mater

Layer of the meninges attached to the nervous tissue.

Mental flexibility

Ability to change action plans when outcomes are not positive.

Inhibitory control

Ability to delay impulsive responses.

Working memory

Ability to keep information active for a short period.

Cerebrospinal fluid

Fluid protecting the brain and spinal cord, supplying nutrients.

Jean Piaget’s educational model

Focuses on cognitive development through progressive stages.

Behaviorist model in education

Uses reinforcement to shape student behavior.

Constructivist model in education

Encourages students to build knowledge through critical thinking and reflection.

Lev Vygotsky's concept for learning

Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), where learning occurs with guidance.

B.F. Skinner’s contribution to education

Operant conditioning and reinforcement for behavior modification.

Howard Gardner's educational theory

Theory of multiple intelligences highlighting diverse learning styles.

Jerome Bruner’s principle of learning

Active construction of new ideas from past experiences.

Discovery learning approach

Promotes exploration and problem-solving in students.

Curriculum coherence

Ensures systematic skill development and logical organization of content.

Assessment types in education

Formative, summative, and diagnostic evaluations.

Inclusive education main principle

Guaranteeing equal access and learning opportunities for all students.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles

Creating an educational framework that accommodates diverse learning needs.

Semiotics definition

Study of signs and their meanings in communication.

Contrastive Analysis

Comparing a learner’s first language with the second language.

Causative verbs

Imply having someone do something for you.

Phonetics study

Examines sounds in their production, transmission, and perception.

Morphology importance

Focuses on the structure of words and their component morphemes.