Learning Environment Chapter 4

Question 1

How does the curriculum guide the educator? List 4 ways.

Answer 1

1. knowing what knowledge and skills to emphasize on (the subject)
2. what kind of learning experiences to achieve objectives (the activity)
3. how learning experiences will be organized (how the activity plays out)
4. the assessment methods to determine if knowledge/skills are attained (the assessment)

Question 2

What is an outcome?

Answer 2

the vision for the desired results of the curriculum

Question 3

What do programs use to identify children’s needs, progress, goals, concrete information to share with families and to evaluate the effectiveness of learning?

Answer 3

formal in-depth assessments

Question 4

What is the difference between group long term goals and individual long term goals?

Answer 4

Group long term goals are broader with objectives found on daily/weekly lesson plans.

Individual long term goals are often developed in collaboration with families.

Question 5

When using the curriculum approach, what is this approached based on?

Answer 5

Based on the programs philosophy

Question 6

What are the steps in developing a plan for learning? Identify the 9 steps.

Answer 6

1. develop topic of study (the subject)
2. pre-assess the children (observe)
3. determine specific outcomes (goals of activity)
4. develop own background knowledge (research)
5. determine specific learning experiences and strategies (create the activity)
6. meet individual needs as you implement the plan (make adjustments)
7. conduct a post-assessment (testing and recalling)
8. document and share children’s learning (recording of work)
9. review and reflect upon the learning experience (reflection)

Question 7

How do individual learning experiences and long term goals meet?

Answer 7

individual learning combines with long term goals and we conduct 2-3 in-depth assessments.

Question 8

At the conclusion of your reflection, what will the team need to do?

Answer 8

the team develops new long-term outcomes

Question 9

What domains and curricular areas are included in a well-rounded curriculum? List 7.

Answer 9

1. language and literacy
2. math, science, an technology
3. the arts
4. physical activity
5. social studies
6. social and emotional development
7. approaches to learning such as learning dispositions and skills