Early Childhood programs
achievement gap - correct answer-the differences in school achievement between children
of different socioeconomic and social groups
model early childhood program - correct answer-An exemplary approach to early childhood
education that serves as a guide to best practices.
Montessori method - correct answer-A system of early childhood education founded on the
ideas and practices of Maria Montessori
Absorbent mind - correct answer-The idea that the minds of young children are receptive to
and capable of learning. The child learns unconsciously by taking in information from the
environment
Sensitive periods - correct answer-In the Montessori method, those relatively brief times
during which learning is most likely to occur. Also called critical periods
prepared environment - correct answer-A classroom or other space that is arranged and
organized to support learning in general and / or special knowledge and skills
practical life - correct answer-Montessori activities that teach skills related to everyday living,
this is under prepared environment 1 of 3 categories.
sensory materials - correct answer-Montessori learning materials designed to promote
learning through the senses and to train the senses for learning
auto education - correct answer-The idea that children teach themselves through appropriate
materials and activities
Active learning - correct answer-Involvement of the child with materials, activities, and
projects in order to learn concepts, knowledge, and skills
HighScope Educational model - correct answer-A program for young children based on
Piaget's and Vygotsky's ideas.
Key developmental indicators (KDI) - correct answer-Activities that foster developmentally
important skill and abilities.
Plan-do-review - correct answer-a sequence in which children, with the help of the teacher,
initiate plans for projects or activities, work in learning centers to implement their plans, and
then review what they have done with the teacher and their fellow classmates.
Reggio Emilia Approach - correct answer-An approach to education based on the philosophy
and practice that children are active constructors of their own knowledge
achievement gap - correct answer-the differences in school achievement between children
of different socioeconomic and social groups
model early childhood program - correct answer-An exemplary approach to early childhood
education that serves as a guide to best practices.
Montessori method - correct answer-A system of early childhood education founded on the
ideas and practices of Maria Montessori
Absorbent mind - correct answer-The idea that the minds of young children are receptive to
and capable of learning. The child learns unconsciously by taking in information from the
environment
Sensitive periods - correct answer-In the Montessori method, those relatively brief times
during which learning is most likely to occur. Also called critical periods
prepared environment - correct answer-A classroom or other space that is arranged and
organized to support learning in general and / or special knowledge and skills
practical life - correct answer-Montessori activities that teach skills related to everyday living,
this is under prepared environment 1 of 3 categories.
sensory materials - correct answer-Montessori learning materials designed to promote
learning through the senses and to train the senses for learning
auto education - correct answer-The idea that children teach themselves through appropriate
materials and activities
Active learning - correct answer-Involvement of the child with materials, activities, and
projects in order to learn concepts, knowledge, and skills
HighScope Educational model - correct answer-A program for young children based on
Piaget's and Vygotsky's ideas.
Key developmental indicators (KDI) - correct answer-Activities that foster developmentally
important skill and abilities.
Plan-do-review - correct answer-a sequence in which children, with the help of the teacher,
initiate plans for projects or activities, work in learning centers to implement their plans, and
then review what they have done with the teacher and their fellow classmates.
Reggio Emilia Approach - correct answer-An approach to education based on the philosophy
and practice that children are active constructors of their own knowledge
