Question 1

Briefly describe how views on childhood and human development have changed since the time of Ancient Greece.

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Question 2

Briefly describe some of the factors that impacted childhood education in the twentieth century.

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Question 3

In what way did Jean-Jacques Rousseau consider the social structure at the time to be unnatural?

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Question 4

Discuss Friedrich Froebel's thoughts about Johann Pestalozzi's work.

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Question 5

Identify and briefly describe Erik Erikson's first four universal stages of development.

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Question 6

In Lev Vygotsky's view, what is the primary way in which children gain skills or knowledge?

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Question 7

Which early childhood education model relies on highly competent teachers understanding the nuances of each student and making changes to the curriculum and environment to suit their individual needs?

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Question 8

What is the distinguishing feature of materials used in a Waldorf school?

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Question 9

Wyatt and Carol enrolled their child in a Head Start program to help him overcome the disadvantages of their low socioeconomic status. According to research, what benefits are Wyatt and Carol likely to receive from the experience?

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Question 10

How does Oklahoma's Universal Preschool Program ensure quality? Why do you think this model works?

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Question 11

Explain why the twentieth century is considered a pivotal moment in the evolution of early childhood education. What were some of the major social, political, and intellectual developments that helped to transform the field?

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Question 12

Describe the modern view of childhood and explain how it differs from most of recorded history.

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Question 13

Summarize the views of Jean-Jacques Rousseau regarding the relationship between children and society. Do you agree with his views? Why or why not?

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What was Maria Montessori's background before she became an educator, and how did it influence who she intended her program to benefit? Do modern-day Montessori programs maintain the same focus?

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Question 15

Explain, with the help of examples, Jean Piaget's concepts of assimilation and accommodation.

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Question 16

What is the primary difference between Jean Piaget's cognitive development theory of child development and Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory?

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Question 17

Imagine you are a teacher in a Montessori program. Based on the program's philosophies, what role would you play in imparting knowledge to students? Provide at least one example of a concept or skill that you might teach and the actions you would take in doing so.

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Question 18

Imagine you are a child enrolled in a program based on the High/Scope cognitively oriented curriculum approach. What would your typical day look like? Describe the basic divisions of the day and the main features of each.

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Question 19

What role do treatment and control groups play in research regarding the effectiveness of early childhood programs? Does their use make study results more or less clear? Provide examples to support your position.

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Question 20

Describe the PK-3 movement, and explain how it advocates for an approach to early childhood education that is different than the traditional approach.

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Quiz 5: Rationale Supporting Early Childhood Education