Elementary Education

Who is considered the founder of modern education and advocated for hands-on learning experiences?

• John Dewey

• Maria Montessori

• Lev Vygotsky

• Jean Piaget

In which year was the first public elementary school established in the United States?

• 1846

• 1864

• 1852

• 1682

What is the term for the method of teaching that allows students to learn at their own pace and emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning?

• Direct Instruction

• Montessori Method

• Traditional Education

• Project-Based Learning

Who is known for developing the theory of multiple intelligences, suggesting that intelligence is not a single attribute but a combination of various types of intelligence?

• Howard Gardner

• B.F. Skinner

• Lev Vygotsky

• Erik Erikson

Which educational psychologist proposed the concept of the zone of proximal development (ZPD) in elementary education?

• Erik Erikson

• Jean Piaget

• John Dewey

• Lev Vygotsky

What is the term for the practice of adjusting instruction to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of elementary students?

• Standardized Instruction

• Differentiated Instruction

• Whole Group Instruction

• Teacher-Centered Instruction

Who is credited with developing the concept of kindergarten, an educational program for young children that focuses on play-based learning and socialization?

• Friedrich Froebel

• Maria Montessori

• John Dewey

• Lev Vygotsky

What is the term for the approach to teaching elementary mathematics that emphasizes understanding mathematical concepts through hands-on activities and problem-solving?

• Rote Memorization

• Traditional Approach

• Constructivist Approach

• Drill and Practice

Who proposed the theory of moral development, which suggests that children progress through stages of moral reasoning and understanding?

• Lev Vygotsky

• Erik Erikson

• Abraham Maslow

• Lawrence Kohlberg

What is the term for the process of reflecting on and analyzing one's own teaching practices to improve instruction and student learning in elementary classrooms?

• Reflective Practice

• Peer Observation

• Professional Development

• Action Research