Midterm Exam Review Summary

Study Topics Overview

• Main Concepts:

  • Curriculum and Pedagogy

  • Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP)

  • Child-Centred and Adult-Centred Learning Experiences

  • Open-Ended Learning (focus on Product vs. Process, Convergent vs. Divergent questioning)

Additional Topics

• Play:

  • Cognitive and Social Levels of Play

  • Theories on Play

  • Role of Play (refer to Week 2 PowerPoint)

• Learning Strategies:

  • Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

  • Differentiated Instruction

• Curriculum Approaches:

  • Emergent Curriculum

  • Inquiry-based learning

  • Invitations and Provocations

  • Sensory Play and Loose Parts

Creativity Levels

• Levels of Creativity:

  • Manipulation

  • Mastery

  • Meaning