Midterm Vocab Flashcards
(52 cards)
Who created the Hierarchy of Needs and what is it?
Abraham Maslow, Hierarchy of Needs
Who developed Bloom’s Taxonomy and what is its purpose?
Benjamin Bloom, Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives
Who outlined the Stages of Psychosocial Development?
Erik Erikson, Stages of Psychosocial Development
Who emphasized Operant Conditioning and what does it involve?
B.F. Skinner, Operant Conditioning
Who introduced the Zone of Proximal Development Theory?
Lev Vygotsky, Zone of Proximal Development Theory
Who proposed the Theory of Multiple Intelligences?
Howard Gardner, Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Who identified the Stages of Cognitive Development?
Jean Piaget, Stages of Cognitive Development
Who studied temperament in children and what is their theory called?
Chess and Thomas, Temperament Theory
Who highlighted the Ecological Systems Theory?
Urie Bronfenbrenner, Ecological Systems Theory
Who developed the Social Learning Theory?
Albert Bandura, Social Learning Theory
Who defined the Stages of Moral Development?
Lawrence Kohlberg, Stages of Moral Development
What is a Childcare Center?
A facility that provides care and education for young children, typically offering structured schedules and activities for social, emotional, and academic growth.
What is a Montessori school?
A school that follows the Montessori philosophy, focusing on self-directed learning and hands-on activities in a prepared environment.
What is Pre-K?
An educational institution that provides structured learning and play experiences for children before they enter kindergarten.
What is Headstart?
A federally funded program that promotes school readiness for low-income children by offering education, health, and nutrition services.
What is a Nanny/Au Pair?
A caregiver, often living in or traveling with the family, who provides personalized childcare in the child’s home.
What are Early Intervention Services?
Programs that provide services and support to children with developmental delays or disabilities to enhance their growth and development.
What is Sick Childcare?
Childcare designed specifically for children who are mildly ill and unable to attend their regular school or care setting.
What is Employer-Sponsored Childcare?
Childcare that is funded and managed by an employer as a benefit for employees, often located on-site or nearby.
What is Early Head Start?
A program similar to Headstart but designed for children under the age of three, offering comprehensive early childhood services.
What is a Laboratory School?
A school affiliated with a university or college where teachers-in-training observe and practice teaching young children.
What is School-Age Before and Aftercare?
Programs designed to care for and supervise children before and after regular school hours, often providing homework help and activities.
What is Drop-In Childcare?
Childcare provided on an as-needed basis, often for parents with irregular schedules or emergencies.
What is Mother’s Day Out?
A program that offers part-time care for young children, typically for a few hours a day, to give parents a break.
