Test 1

Question 1

What is a concept?

Answer 1

a big broad idea that can be broken down into smaller concepts (building blocks)

Question 2

assimilation

Answer 2

fitting information into an existing scheme

Question 3

accommodation

Answer 3

when new information that does not fit into an existing scheme is modified or a new one is made

Question 4

sensory motor

Answer 4

• sense and movement on their own terms/ speed
• learn senses
• Piaget

Question 5

STEM

Answer 5

science, technology, engineering, mathematics

Question 6

principles of school math

Answer 6

the higher your expectations the more you will receive

Question 7

A curriculum is more than just a collection of activities

Answer 7

none

Question 8

constructivism

Answer 8

building on the knowledge you already have

Question 9

object permanence

Answer 9

the realization that objects exist even when they are out of sight

Question 10

object recognition

Answer 10

the ability to identify objects using previously acquired information such as color, shape, and size

Question 11

Piaget

Answer 11

1. sensory motor
2. preoperational
   - 2-7-preconcepts, all 4 legged animals are dogs
   - use symbolic behavior
   - use language as a communication measure
3. concrete-7-11
   - manipulatives
4. formal-11-up
5. informal

Question 12

seriation

Answer 12

putting items in a logical sequence (preoperational)

Question 13

classifying

Answer 13

grouping or sorting according to properties such as size, shape, color, use (preoperational)

Question 14

awareness

Answer 14

a broad recognition of objects, people, events, and concepts that develops from experience

Question 15

exploration

Answer 15

the construction of personal meaning through sensory experiences with objects, people, events or concepts: DAP, manipulation, construction

Question 16

inquiry

Answer 16

learners compare their constructions with more of the culture, commonalities are recognized, generalizations are made that are more like those of an adult

Question 17

utilization

Answer 17

learners can apply and use their understandings in new settings/situations

Question 18

1. awareness
2. exploration
3. inquiry
4. utilization

Answer 18

the learning cycle

Question 19

process skills

Answer 19

Label for math concepts such as classifying, comparing and measuring
Math concepts are needed to solve problems in science

Question 20

autonomy

Answer 20

independence, own decisions

Question 21

Vygotsky

Answer 21

ZPD

challenge with guidance

Question 22

scaffolding

Answer 22

building on knowledge you already have

Question 23

4 elements of development

Answer 23

cognitive-thinking, remembering
social-role in society/interactions with others
emotional-how child feels about own self
physical-growth of body 
Vygotsky

Question 24

naturalistic

Answer 24

major mode of learning, exploration (child initiated)

Question 25

informal structure

Answer 25

add to the exploration and inquiry phases (initiated by adult or child)

Question 26

structured

Answer 26

directed instruction | -prepared lessons

Question 27

metacognition

Answer 27

thinking about thinking

Question 28

divergent thinking - diverse - several answers

Answer 28

convergent thinking - ideas merge - only one right answer

Question 29

Blooms

Answer 29

``` Lower order thinking skills -Knowledge(real, remembering) -comprehension -application Higher order thinking -analysis(breaking it down) -synthesis(put things together to form something new) -evaluation(making a decision) ```

Question 30

classical conditioning

Answer 30

respondent behavior-Pavlov | -respondent to a stimulus

Question 31

operant conditioning

Answer 31

-iniating behavior -can change behavior Skinner

Question 32

punishment Skinner

Answer 32

consequences for unacceptable behavior

Question 33

extinction

Answer 33

if you don't provide any reinforcement the behavior disappears