Exploring Childhood Studies Concepts

Which theorist is best known for the concept of the 'Zone of Proximal Development' in child development?

• Jean Piaget

• Lev Vygotsky

• John Bowlby

• Maria Montessori

Which of the following is a key feature of Kolb’s Reflective Learning Cycle?

• Concrete Experience

• Operant Conditioning

• Attachment Behaviour

• Scaffolding

According to Jean Piaget, at what stage do children begin to think logically about concrete events?

• Sensorimotor

• Preoperational

• Concrete Operational

• Formal Operational

Which reflective practice technique involves writing about your experiences to analyse and improve your teaching?

• Peer Observation

• Reflective Journaling

• Group Discussion

• Action Research

What is the primary role of an educator in supporting a child’s learning, according to Vygotsky?

• Directing all activities

• Providing rewards and punishments

• Acting as a facilitator or guide

• Testing children frequently

Which of the following best describes Donald Schön’s concept of 'reflection-in-action'?

• Reflecting after an event has occurred

• Reflecting during the event as it happens

• Reflecting before an event

• Reflecting on someone else’s experience

Which child development theory emphasises the importance of attachment between a child and their primary caregiver?

• Social Learning Theory

• Attachment Theory

• Cognitive Development Theory

• Behaviourist Theory

What is the main purpose of using reflective practice in early years education?

• To memorise facts

• To improve teaching and learning through self-evaluation

• To increase homework

• To reduce playtime

Which of the following is NOT a stage in Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle?

• Description

• Feelings

• Evaluation

• Experimentation

According to Maria Montessori, what is the best way for children to learn?

• Through direct instruction from adults

• By memorising information

• Through self-directed, hands-on activities

• By watching television