FRHD 2260 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Direct Instruction

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2260
• Professor: Susan Chuang

Document Summary

Sensory play: play that involves touch, smell, etc. Developmental domains: areas of individual growth and development, including the physical, intellectual, emotional and social. Holistic development: an approach to development that"s based on a viewpoint which visualizes a wider concept of a child including history, relationships, experiences, culture, present status, etc. Norms: the average performance of a large sample of children at specific ages. Direct instruction: adult takes responsibility for structuring learning. Guided instruction: strategies on a continuum ranging from less to more direction offered by teacher. Philosophy statement: critical analysis of fundamental assumptions or beliefs. Educare: no difference between care and education for young kids since you accomplish both at the same time. Responsive care: a philosophy of care, education, and nurturance that meets the changing needs of the developing infant and young child and is sensitive to the individual differences of each kid. Best practices: ways of working with kids that are accepted within the profession as exemplary.