ECE Unit 2 Key Terms Quiz

What is the definition of associative play?

• Play that uses sensorimotor skills to learn about the child's surroundings

• Play where the child watches other children play but does not interact with them

• Play that is pretending; participating in imaginative play alone

• Play where the child begins to interact with other children as they play, but interaction is limited

What is the definition of equity?

• Opposing or prohibiting unfair discrimination against people based on race, religion, etc.

• A state that would be achieved if individuals fared the same way in society regardless of race, disability, or any other social or cultural characteristic

• Having attitudes, opinions, or stereotypes about people without conscious knowledge

• Prejudices and attitudes towards others of which one is consciously aware

What is the definition of guided play?

• Play that is child-directed but adds learning goals through adult scaffolding

• Play that has no pre-determined limitations and no fixed answer; children follow their imagination to allow the play to go in any direction

• Play that uses sensorimotor skills to learn about the child's surroundings

• Play that is pretending; participating in imaginative play alone

What is the definition of emotional development?

• The focus on enhancing language skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension

• Refers to the ability to recognize, express, and manage feelings at different stages of life and to have empathy for the feelings of others

• The mental skills and knowledge acquired by an individual

• Covers the development of physical changes, which includes physical growth and strength, as well as the development of both gross motor skills and fine motor skills

What is the definition of authentic assessment?

• Measurements of intellectual accomplishments that are worthwhile, significant, and meaningful

• An ongoing process of evaluating a child's development; also includes planning and implementing activities to support better outcomes for children

• The print that is found around us, for example, when a classroom has signs, labels, and logos in the classroom environment

• Being proficient in at least one area

What is the definition of inclusion?

• The practice of educating and caring for children with disabilities and other special needs in the same environment or setting as their typically developing peers

• Methods that promote each child's optimal development and learning through a strengths-based, play-based approach to joyful, engaged learning

• Play that allows a child to use their five senses

• A set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control

What is the definition of scaffolding?

• A variety of instructional techniques used to move students progressively toward stronger understanding and, ultimately, greater independence in the learning process

• Play that is child-directed; with the child making decisions about how to play

• Play that describes children combining pieces or toys to build something new or solve a problem

• Play with two or more children interacting in dramatic or imaginative play

What is the definition of exploratory play?

• Play that uses sensorimotor skills to learn about the child's surroundings

• Play that allows a child to use their five senses

• Play that is pretending; participating in imaginative play alone

• Play where the child begins to interact with other children as they play, but interaction is limited

What is the definition of executive function?

• Being proficient in at least one area

• A set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control

• The expectations, behaviors, or rules of the class

• Play that is child-directed but adds learning goals through adult scaffolding

What is the definition of sensory table?

• A table full of materials that get children to use all five senses

• Play that is child-directed; with the child making decisions about how to play

• Play that describes children combining pieces or toys to build something new or solve a problem

• Play with two or more children interacting in dramatic or imaginative play