Social Issues and Influences on Education Notebook Activity 15

Question 1

Head start

Answer 1

Federally funded program for 3-5 year old children from low-income families to provide educational services and emotional, social, health, nutritional, and psychological support that will prepare them to enter kindergarten.

Question 2

Montessori Schools

Answer 2

Schools utilizing an educational program originally designed for 3-6 year old children that is well organized into subject-based work centers where children interact with the classroom materials.

• It includes little to no large group instruction.
• Uses uninterrupted extended work period so students can explore their environment.
• Mastery of observable skills is recorded by the teacher.

Question 3

High Scope Model

Answer 3

Based on the belief that children are active learners and on the child development theories of Jean Piaget.

• Lessons are designed to relate to students’ lives and environment.
• Uses developmental checklists.
• Students design portfolios to showcase their work.

Question 4

Reggio Emelia

Answer 4

Ensures children, their families, their teachers, and the entire community take an active role in the education of each child.
- Project-based curriculum built on student interests.