READING: Module #2: Ontario’s Kindergarten Program: A Success Story

This set of flashcards encapsulates key terms and concepts from the lecture on Ontario's Full-Day Kindergarten program, focusing on its efficacy, structure, and importance in early childhood education.

Full-Day Kindergarten

A publicly funded educational program provided through local public schools to children in Ontario, aimed at early education and care.

Cognitive skills

Skills related to mental capabilities such as reasoning, problem-solving, and memory.

Non-cognitive skills

Social and emotional abilities, including interpersonal skills, self-regulation, and conscientiousness.

Kindergarten team

A partnership between a certified teacher and an early childhood educator in each classroom.

Educational inequality

Disparities in access to quality education that affect children's opportunities based on socioeconomic background.

Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)

The regulatory body for teachers in Ontario, ensuring that certified teachers meet professional standards.

Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO)

The union representing elementary public school teachers in Ontario.

Evidence-based policy

Policy decisions informed by systematic evidence and research findings.

Lifetime earnings gain

The estimated increased earnings over a person's lifetime as a result of higher educational quality.

Early Development Instrument (EDI)

A tool used to measure and assess the development of children in Kindergarten.

Infusion of play-based learning

Integrating play into the curriculum to enhance child development and learning.

Universal access to Kindergarten

The principle that all children should have access to Kindergarten regardless of their background.

Socioeconomic background

The social and economic factors that characterize an individual or family, including income, education level, and occupation.

Fragile early years

The sensitive developmental period before compulsory education where children are particularly receptive to learning and growth.

Continual investment in education

The ongoing allocation of resources to enhance and maintain the quality of educational programs.