DCF: Child Growth and Development
Authored by Lori Warren
9th - 12th Grade
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This quiz comprehensively covers child growth and development theory, which forms the foundation of early childhood education and child development coursework at the high school level, specifically grades 9-12. The assessment evaluates students' understanding of fundamental developmental principles, including the distinction between growth (measurable physical changes) and development (increases in complexity), directional patterns of physical development, and the interconnected nature of developmental domains. Students must demonstrate knowledge of major developmental theorists and their contributions: Erikson's eight stages of psychosocial development with specific conflicts like autonomy versus shame and doubt; Piaget's four cognitive stages from sensorimotor to formal operations; Vygotsky's learning strategies including scaffolding and reciprocal teaching; Maslow's hierarchy of needs from basic physical needs to self-actualization; Montessori's educational philosophy emphasizing independence and prepared environments; and Bowlby's attachment theory. The questions require students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios and understand how these theories interconnect to explain child development patterns. Created by Lori Warren, a teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This assessment serves as an excellent tool for measuring student comprehension in a child development or early childhood education course, functioning effectively as both a formative assessment during instruction and a summative evaluation of theoretical knowledge. Teachers can utilize this quiz for reviewing major developmental theorists before exams, as homework to reinforce classroom discussions, or as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before exploring specific developmental stages in greater depth. The quiz format makes it particularly valuable for identifying areas where students need additional support in distinguishing between different theoretical approaches to understanding child development. This content aligns with Career and Technical Education (CTE) standards for Human Development and Family Studies, specifically addressing foundational concepts in child development theory that prepare students for careers in education, childcare, and family services.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Children grow at perfectly steady rates.
True
False
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Growth proceeds from the center of the body outward?
True
False
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A set of fact or principles analyzed in relation to one another and used to explain phenomena (a fact or behavior that can be observed)?
Theory
Fact
Prediction
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many stages is Eric Erickson theory of Psycho-social Development?
4
8
12
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Eric Erickson's stages are called?
conflicts
choices
stages
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Maslow created what?
Stages of Developments
Hierarchy of Needs
Strategies of Learning
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The domains of development effect one another as children learn new skills and abilities?
Developmental sequences is similar for all
All areas of development are interrelated
Approaches to learning
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
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