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Principles of Growth and Development
Cephalocaudal Principle
Proximodistal Principle
Orthogenetic Principle
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcome
Quiz 1.1
Sensorimotor Stage in Infancy
Substages of the Sensorimotor Stage
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcome
Quiz 1.2
Infant Intelligence
Gesell Schedules
Fagan Test
Bayley Scale
Mullen Scale
Cattell Infant Intelligence Scale
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcome
Quiz 1.3
Stages of Self in Infancy
Temperament
Why Knowing Temperament Is Important
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 1.4
Early Childhood
The Body
The Brain
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 1.5
Example and Definition
Characteristics
The Sensitive Periods
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 1.6
Preoperational Stage in Childhood
Concrete Operational Stage in Childhood
Formal Operational Stage in Adolescence
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 1.7
Perceptual Growth in Children
Attention and Perception
Five Categories of Attention
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 1.8
Self-Esteem and Development
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 1.9
What Are Social Norms?
Deviance
Social Norms in Infants and Children
Social Norms and Adolescents
Social Norms and Adults
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 1.10
Developmental Delay
Types of Developmental Delays and Symptoms
Causes of Developmental Delay
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 1.11
Developmental Abnormalities in Children
Effects
Intervention
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 1.12
Human Growth and Development Theories
Psychoanalytic Theories
Learning Theories
Cognitive Development Theories
Systems Theories
Lesson Summary
Lesson Outcome
Quiz 2.1
Introduction
Behavioral Perspective
Cognitive Perspective
Developmental Perspective
Social Cognitive Perspective
Constructivist Perspective
Lesson Summary
Quiz 2.2
Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory
Three Levels of Consciousness
Id, Superego, and Ego
Instinct and Motivation According to Freud
Freud's Psychosexual Development
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 2.3
Introduction
Overview and Assumptions
Implementing Piaget's principles
Lesson Summary
Lesson Objectives
Quiz 2.4
Concrete Operations
Classification
Seriation
Transitivity
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 2.5
Forming Psychological Identities
Oral-Sensory Stage
Muscular-Anal Stage
Locomotor Stage
Latency
Adolescence
Young Adulthood
Middle Adulthood
Late Adulthood
Conclusion
Quiz 2.6
Children's Identity Development
Erickson's Model of Developmental Stages
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 2.7
Introduction
Social Cognitive Theory and Bandura
The Role of Consequences in Learning from Models
Self-Efficacy and Behavior/Cognition
Lesson Summary
Lesson Objectives
Quiz 2.8
Introduction
Vygotsky's Cultural-Historical Theory Overview
Assumptions of Vygotsky's Theory
Speech and Language Development
Lesson Summary
Lesson Objectives
Quiz 2.9
How Are Behaviors Learned?
Classical Conditioning
Operant Conditioning
Phenomena Associated With Conditioning
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 2.10
What Is Ecological Systems Theory?
Microsystem
Mesosystem
Exosystem
Macrosystem
Chronosystem
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 2.11
Evolutionary Theory's Applications to Learning
Evolution and Development
Evolution and Instincts
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 2.12
Defining Learning
Types of Learning
Effective Learning Strategies
Lesson Summary
Lesson Objective
Quiz 3.1
Introduction and Background
Professional Knowledge and Skills
Reflection
Professional Growth
Lesson Summary
Lesson Objectives
Quiz 3.2
What Is Time Management?
Why Manage Time?
Examples
Stephen Covey's Time Management Research
Lesson Summary
Time Management Definition & Important Researchers
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 3.3
Time Is the Enemy
Impact of Stress
Dealing With Time
Setting Priorities and Goals
Do Not Procrastinate
Delegation
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcome
Quiz 3.4
Educational Organizations
Benefits
National Councils
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 3.5
Early Childhood
Nutrition
Safety
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcome
Quiz 4.1
Habituation and Perceptual Development
Sensory Development
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 4.2
Rise in Life Expectancy
Sanitation
Vaccines
Types of Vaccines
Antibiotics
Lesson Summary
Quiz 4.3
Allergies and Asthma
What Is an Allergy?
What Is Asthma?
Treating Allergies and Asthma
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 4.4
Children Are Like Sponges
Children Eat Everything
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 4.5
Chronic Illness vs. Physical Disability
Physical Disability
Chronic Illness
Individual & Societal Effects
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcome
Quiz 4.6
Learning About Differences
Autism: A Behavioral Profile
Asperger: How Is It Different?
Example Scenario
Lesson Summary
Quiz 4.7
Developmental Milestones
Developmental Delay
Cognitive Delay
Social Delay
Teaching Students with a Developmental Delay
Lesson Summary
Quiz 4.8
Sensory Exercise
Sensory Integration
Characteristics of Sensory Challenges
Hyperreactive and Hyporeactive
Adapting the Classroom
Lesson Summary
Quiz 4.9
Background
Principles of Cognitive Development
Nature versus Nurture
Lesson Summary
Lesson Objectives
Quiz 5.1
Parenting Style
Four Types of Parents
Classroom Application
Summary
Lesson Objectives
Quiz 5.2
Facts and Statistics of Child Abuse
Characteristics of the Abuser
Characteristics of the Abused
The Impacts of Abuse on Child Growth and Development
Lesson Summary
Quiz 5.3
What Is an IQ Score?
Importance of IQ Scores
What Is Creativity?
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 5.4
Play and Cognitive Development
Types of Play and Benefits
Lesson Review
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 5.5
Early Childhood Education
Brain Development
Zone of Proximal Development
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 5.6
Day Care
Pros
Cons
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 5.7
Counseling Elementary Students
Common Issues
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 5.8
Introduction
Informal vs. Formal Assessment
Paper-Pencil vs. Performance-Based Assessment
Purpose of Assessments
Choosing Appropriate Assessments
Lesson Summary
Lesson Objectives
Quiz 6.1
4 Qualities of Good Assessments
Reliability
Standardization
Validity
Practicality
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcome
Quiz 6.2
Validity: Defined
Factors That Impact Validity
Measurement of Validity
Types of Validity
The Relationship Between Validity and Reliability
Lesson Summary
Lesson Objectives
Quiz 6.3
Introduction
Definition
Guidelines for Choosing Appropriate Tasks
Guidelines for Performance Assessments
Lesson Summary
Lesson Objectives
Quiz 6.4
Testing Time
Standardized Assessments Defined
Standardized Assessment Qualities
Standardized Assessment Types
Achievement Assessments
Scholastic Aptitude Assessments
Specific Aptitude Assessments
School Readiness Assessments
Choosing Standardized Assessments
Formative and Summative Assessments
Lesson Summary
Lesson Objectives
Quiz 6.5
Standardized Tests: Background Information
Standardized Tests: Advantages
Standardized Tests: Disadvantages
Factors that Impact Standardized Testing by Grade
Promoting Standardized Testing in the Classroom
Lesson Summary
Lesson Objectives
Quiz 6.6
Defining Assessment
Use of Standardized Assessments
Misuse of Standardized Assessments
Lesson Summary
Quiz 6.7
Child Assessments
Involving Family
Involving Other Professionals
Mental Health
Medical Professionals
Social Services
Lesson Summary
Quiz 6.8
Positive Learning Environment
Before Students Arrive
Getting to Know Each Other
Maintenance
Lesson Summary
Quiz 7.1
Respect
The Role of a Teacher
The Role of Each Student
The Role of the School
Lesson Summary
Quiz 7.2
Classroom Physical Space
Safety & Functionality
Classroom Aesthetics
Seating Strategies
Lesson Summary
Quiz 7.3
A Classroom Conducive to Learning
Critical and Creative Thinking
Learning Styles
Other Tips
Lesson Summary
Quiz 7.4
Selecting Resources
Resources for All Learning Styles
Technology in the Classroom
Lesson Summary
Quiz 7.5
Classroom Management Challenges
The Importance of Consistency
Strategies for Classroom Management
IEP's and Bullying
Lesson Summary
Quiz 7.6
What Is Classroom Management?
The Use of Schedules
The Use of Transitions
The Use of Routines
Lesson Summary
Quiz 7.7
Planning for Maximum Learning
More Than Planning
Focusing on Interests
Tapping Into Prior Knowledge
Lesson Summary
Quiz 7.8
What is Languae?
Quiz 8.2
Introduction and Definition
Noam Chomsky's Ideas
Pros and Cons
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 8.2
Language Acquisition: Definition, Theories & Stages
Quiz 8.3
Syntax: Definition and Developmental Stages
Pre-Linguistic Language Development
Linguistic Language Development
Expressive vs. Receptive Language
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 8.4
Language Development
Motherese
Syncretic Speech
Holophrase
Telegraphic Speech
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 8.5
Introduction
Types of Speech Delays
Causes
Lesson Summary
Quiz 8.6
How Does Language Develop?
Background
Theoretical Approaches
Components of Language
Lesson Summary
Lesson Objectives
Quiz 8.7
What Is Language Development?
Language Milestones
Lesson Summary
Language Skills in Children Overview
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 8.8
Experiences, Culture and Language Development
The Behaviorist Perspective
The Interactionist Perspective
Language Styles
Supportive Environments
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 8.9
What is a Phoneme?
Phoneme Segmentation
The Importance of Phonemes for English Learners
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 8.10
Child Phonological Development
Major Skills
Stages of Development
Lesson Summary
Quiz 8.11
Speech Sound Disorders
Articulation Defects
Phonological Process Disorder
Fluency Disorder
Lesson Summary
Quiz 8.12
Approaches to Bilingual Education
Background of Language Education
Immersion Approach
Bilingual Education Approach
Multicultural Education
Lesson Summary
Quiz 8.13
Phonics and Phonemic Awareness
Alphabetic Principle
Phonemic Awareness
Lesson Summary
Quiz 9.1
Print Concepts
The Alphabetic Principle
Letter-Sound Correspondence
Lesson Summary
Quiz 9.2
Personal Reading History
Letter Recognition
Sound It Out
Sight Words
The Order of Events
Regular Reading
Lesson Summary
Quiz 9.3
The Skill of Reading
Know the Standards
What Evidence?
Instruction
Assessment
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 9.4
Sound in the English Language
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 9.5
Connotation and Denotation
Connotations of Synonyms
Analogy
Types of Analogies
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 9.6
Latin & Greek Roots & Affixes
Roots
Affixes: Prefixes & Suffixes
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 9.7
What Are Sight Words?
Assessing Sight Word Automaticity
Keeping It Fun
Sight Words in Context
Multi-Sensory Approaches to Sight Words
Lesson Summary
Quiz 9.8
Why Fluency?
Teaching Strategies
Relationship to Comprehension
Lesson Summary
Quiz 10.1
Out of Context
Definitions and Examples
Synonyms and Antonyms
Substitution
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 10.2
The Role of Books in Reading
Children's Books & Reading Development
Selecting Appropriate Books
Lesson Summary
Quiz 10.3
Children's Literature
A Brief History
Themes
Examples
Lesson Summary
Quiz 10.4
Overview of Reading Comprehension
Before Reading
During Reading
After Reading
Lesson Summary
Quiz 10.5
How to Draw Conclusions
Examples of Drawing Conclusions
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 10.6
The Importance of Making Predictions
How to Model Predicting & Its Importance
A Tool for Making Predictions
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 10.7
Scaffolding Reading
Word Study
Background Information
Graphic Organizers
Read Aloud & Small Groups
Lesson Summary
Quiz 10.8
Let's Imagine
What Is Visualization?
Let's Practice
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 10.9
Literature in the Classroom
Basic Comprehension of Literature
Competitive Games
Writing Activities
Journal Entries
Group Activities
Variations of Charades
Literature Scavenger Hunts
Lesson Summary
Quiz 10.10
Writing Development
Early Writing
Letters & Words
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 11.1
Literacy
Reading & Writing Connections
Tips for Teachers
Lesson Summary
The Power of Words
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 11.2
Writing Process
Prewriting
Writing & Revising
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcome
Quiz 11.3
Writing Development
Tools & Materials
Activities
Lesson Summary
Ways to Teach Writing
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 11.4
Spelling Development
Early Writing
Later Spelling
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcome
Quiz 11.5
Grammar Development
Spoken Development
Written Development
Lesson Summary
Lesson at a Glance
Quiz 11.6
Writing vs. Typing
Handwriting Development
Typing Development
Lesson Summary
Lesson at a Glance
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 11.7
Thinking About Diversity
Different Ways of Learning, Different Ways of Knowing
Making Society More Literate
Adaptability to Change
Equity
Productivity
Lesson Summary
Quiz 11.8
Beginning ELL Writing
ELL Specifics
Instructional Strategies
Classroom Tips
Lesson Summary
Quiz 11.9
Effective Writing Instruction
Writing for Special Needs
Writing for Special Needs
Support
Lesson Summary
Quiz 11.10
Differentiated Learning
Differentiated Writing Instruction
Assistive Technology
Lesson Summary
Quiz 11.11
Music in the Classroom
Music Elements
Enhance Instruction
Lesson Summary
Quiz 12.1
Learning through Drama
Understanding Learning Styles
Learning through Movement
Important Considerations
Movement-Based Activity Questions
Lesson Summary
Quiz 12.2
Messy Hands
Importance of Messy Hands
Lesson Summary
Quiz 12.3
Art and Early Childhood
Creating Art
Performing Art
Responding to Art
Lesson Summary
Quiz 12.4
Integrating the Arts
Math & the Arts
Literacy & the Arts
Science & the Arts
Social Studies & the Arts
Lesson Summary
Quiz 12.5
Aspects of the Classroom
Rules
Presentation
Teaching
Instruction
Summary
Quiz 12.6
Expressive Play and Performance
Benefits of Expressive Play
Help Students Express Themselves
Lesson Summary
Quiz 12.7
Being Healthy and Happy
Health, Wellness, and Risk Factors
Types of Wellness
How These Dimensions Interact
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 13.1
Avoiding Disease
Health Promotion and Behavior
Disease Prevention Strategies
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 13.2
Children's Health Risks
Injury
Hunger and Malnutrition
Illness
Lesson Summary
Quiz 13.3
The Link Between Health and Learning
Poor Nutrition and Hunger
Poor Hygiene and Lack of Immunization
Lesson Summary
Quiz 13.4
Physical Fitness
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Muscle Strength and Endurance
Flexibility
Body Composition
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 13.5
Three Components of Exercise
Different Types of Stretching
Aerobic Exercises and Endurance
Strength Training
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 13.6
Three Components of Exercise
Different Types of Stretching
Aerobic Exercises and Endurance
Strength Training
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 13.7
Childhood Development
Benefits of Physical Activity in Childhood
Lesson Summary
Quiz 13.8
What Are Motor Skills?
Fine vs. Gross
Indicators of Difficulties
Developmental Delay
Excessive Clumsiness
Limited Interest
Lesson Summary
Quiz 13.9
Natural Numbers
Whole Numbers
Integers
Rational Numbers
Irrational Numbers
Real Numbers
Lesson Summary
Quiz 14.1
Four Operations
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcome
What Is the Order of Operations?
Order of Operations Steps
PEMDAS
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 14.3
Measurements Are Like Variables
Adding Measurements
Subtracting Measurements
Multiplying Measurements
Dividing Measurements
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 14.4
Measurements
Measuring Weight
Measuring Speed and Time
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 13.5
Postulates
Points
Lines
Planes
Lesson Summary
Lesson Outcome
Quiz 14.6
Geometric Construction
Tools Needed
Copying a Line Segment
Copying an Angle
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 14.7
How Big is the Pool?
One-, Two-, and Three-Dimensional Measurements
Finding Distance
Finding Area
Finding Volume
Solving Problems
Examples
Lesson Summary
Quiz 14.8
A Math Problem
Using Geometry
Another Example
Lesson Summary
Quiz 14.9
Representation of Scientific Work
Data in Tables & Line Graphs
Interpreting Line Graphs
Bar Charts, Pie Charts & Flow Charts
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 14.10
Ages One and Two
Ages Three and Four
Ages Five and Six
Ages Seven and Eight
Lesson Summary
Quiz 14.11
The Preschool Years
Numbers Assessments
Counting Assessments
Size Assessments
Lesson Summary
Quiz 14.12
What Is Development?
Math and Development
Examples of Developmental Growth in Math
Testing Knowledge
Scaffolding and Formal Assessments
Tracking Progress
Lesson Summary
Quiz 14.13
A Math Problem
Putting on Math Labels
Writing the Math Expression
Solving the Problem
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 15.1
Deductive and Inductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning - Definition
Examples of Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning - Definition
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcome
Quiz 15.2
Connective Reasoning - Introduction
Negation
Conjunction
Disjunction
Differentiate Between CON and DIS
Conditional
Biconditional
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcome
Quiz 15.3
Logic
Propositions
True or False
Critical Thinking
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 15.4
Our Word Problem
Another Example
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 15.5
Visualizing Your Word Problem
Making Sketches
Writing Notes
Solving the Problem
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcome
Quiz 15.6
Personalizing Word Problems
Restating a Word Problem
Visualizing Word Problems
Another Example
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 15.7
Math Sentences
Inequality Words
Translating Greater Than
Translating Less Than
Lesson Summary
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 15.8
Language and Math?
Word Problems
New Concepts
Explanations
Lesson Summary
Quiz 15.9
Class Math vs. Real Math
Money Math
Making Better Decisions
Amount, Time, Shape, Space & Area
Lesson Summary
Quiz 5.10
Social Studies Importance
Foundational Concepts & Skills
Teaching Strategies
Lesson Summary
Quiz 16.1
Interdisciplinary Connections
Politics & the Economy
Society, Culture, & the Mind
Location & Language
Lesson Summary
Quiz 16.2
Social Studies
History
Primary document
Society
Culture
Social Hierarchy
Subsistence
Geography
Climate
Hemispheres
Government
Lesson Summary
Quiz 16.3
Early Childhood Social Studies
Social Impacts of Studies
Self Development through Social Studies
Role of the Teacher
Lesson Summary
Quiz 16.4
Integrating Social Studies: Elementary
Integrating Social Science: Secondary Level
Lesson Summary
Quiz 16.5
How Will You Teach?
Physical Resources
Visual Resources
Technological Resources
Lesson Summary
Quiz 16.6
Understanding Diversity
Appreciating Ourselves
Answering Hard Questions
Dehomogenizing Classrooms
Lesson Summary
Quiz 16.7
You, Too, Can Be a Scientist
Systems Defined
Cycles: A Series of Events
Constancy and Change
Lesson Summary
Quiz 17.1
Challenges of Learning Science
Dissecting Scientific Vocabulary
Word Parts and Combinations
Unique Study Styles
Learning Outcomes
Quiz 17.2
Science in Early Childhood
Inquiry-Based Learning
Scientific Tools
Making Connections
Lesson Summary
Quiz 17.3
Little Scientists
Learning Through Inquiry
Gathering Resources
Vocabulary and Concepts
Lesson Summary
Quiz 17.4