Early Childhood Education Program: Applying Theories to Practice

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Who developed the Montessori Method?

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Maria Montessori

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What is the focus of the Montessori Method?

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Developing self-directed learning habits and utilizing discovery.

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What are the five key areas of study in Montessori education?

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Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, and Culture.

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What is the principle of 'Respect for Children' in Montessori education?

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Respecting the uniqueness of every child, their freedom to choose, to move, to correct their own mistakes, and to work at their own pace.

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What does 'Absorbent Mind' refer to in Montessori education?

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The sponge-like capacity to absorb information from their environment.

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What is a 'Sensitive Period' in Montessori education?

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Windows of opportunity for teaching.

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What is the role of teachers in a Constructivist Approach?

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Teachers act as facilitators who coach, mediate, prompt, and help students develop and assess their understanding.

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What is emphasized in the Constructivist Approach to learning?

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Student questions and interests, building on what students already know.

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Who developed the Reggio Emilia approach?

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Loris Malaguzzi.

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What is the main belief of the Reggio Emilia approach regarding children?

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Children can pursue their own interests and revisit and build upon ideas at their own pace.