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ECE I Standard 12
Program Management
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | A detailed guide of what is to be taught to a class or group of students; wide range of concepts, experiences, and materials designed to meet the developmental needs of students |
| Chronological Grouping | Grouping students based on their age |
| Developmental Grouping | Grouping students based on their ability in some area of development |
| Lesson Plan | A detailed written record of steps, questions, and materials needed by teacher to teach a particular topic or standard; A detailed written plan of what and how skill or knowledge will be taught. It includes the standard, learning objective and assessment |
| Learning Objective | The 3 part statement of the learning goal for a lesson. (conditions of performance, observable behavior, and level of performance) (How it is stated) Given _____________ the student will be able to _________________ within __________________. |
| Assessment | A tool used to evaluate learning or understanding |
| Unit Plan | A guide or overview for several days or weeks of study or teaching |
| Manipulative | A 3 dimensional object that students can touch or hold to facilitate learning; the physical tools of teaching, engaging students visually and physically with objects such as coins, blocks, puzzles, markers, etc. |
| Focus Object | Item that students can see to help them concentrate the topic of the day |
| Introduction | A quote, statement, or question used to begin a lesson |
| Open Ended Materials | Teaching tools that encourage creativity |
| Closed Ended Materials | Teaching tools that require a particular product or result |
| Thematic Unit | A segment of study tied to a certain motif |
| Head Start Model | A government funded preschool provided specifically to low income families which offers longer hours, additional supports such as teeth brushing, home visits, parenting classes, and contracts with famlies |
| Montessori Method | Known for sensory learning, learning independence and self reliance, allowing children to choose work and work at their own pace |
| Reggio Emilia Approach | Developed after World War II based on the idea that curiosity is the best motivation for learning. No set curriculum, based on interests |
| High Scope Approach | Believed that children learn best through hands-on experiences with people, materials, events, and ideas. Plan, do, review |
| GELDS | Georgia Early Learning & Development Standards- the knowledge & skills children need to be prepared for kindergarten |
| Theme | a child friendly topic used to make lessons more relatable |
| Observation | A practice of watching a child in order to better understand their levels of knowledge or ability, etc. |
| Visual Learner | A student who learns best through seeing |
| Auditory Learner | A student who learns best by hearing |
| Kinesthetic Learner | A student who learns best if they are engaged in movement or manipulatives during learning |
| Direct Learning | Knowledge gained from intentional lessons |
| Indirect Learning | Knowledge gained incidentally or by observation |
| Routines | Following a particular schedule of activities, lessons and transitions |
| Transitions | The activity or movement between planned lessons or activities |
| Materials | items teachers use in the classroom to support specific learning objectives. examples: books, videos, games, etc. |
| Independent Study | Student driven knowledge acquisition |
| Differentiate | Adjusting teaching and requirements to meet the unique ability or knowledge level of learners |
| Interactive Learning | When a student puts together knowledge and skills by connecting with information and experiences provided by the teacher |
| Experiential Learning | Knowledge gained through life experiences, sometimes unintentionally |
| Guiding Question | the important question that should be answered by a lesson or unit |
| Standards | the detailed explanation of what is expected to be learned through a class or lesson |