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| program goals | a. broad statements of purpose that state the desired end results—what is to be achieved |
| content and process-centered approach | b. a teaching philosophy in which learning is seen as a constant process of exploring and questioning the environment, with hands-on curriculum stressed |
| direct learning experience | c. learning experiences that are planned with a specific goal in mind |
| indirect learning experience | d. learning experiences that occur on the spur of the moment |
| field-sensitive | e. children who like to work and play with others |
| field-independent | children who like to try new activities |
| visual learner | children who depend a great deal on the sense of sight |
| auditory learner | children who learn best through hearing |
| theme | one main topic or idea around which the classroom activities are planned |
| spiral curriculum | A curriculum based on the fact that as children grow, their circle of interest becomes larger. |
| flowchart | a. outlines the major concepts related to a theme |
| concept | b. a generalized idea or notion |
| block plan | c. an overall view of the curriculum that outlines general plans |
| lesson plan | d. more detailed then a block plan, outlines specific actions and activities that will be used to meet goals and objectives |
| learning objectives | e. Describes the expected outcome of an activity and used to plan teaching strategies |
| motivation | Describes how you will gain the children’s attention |
| Closure | Refers to how an activity will end or the movement of one activity to another |
| Family Child Care | In this type of program, child care is provided in a private home. |
| Child Care Center | Facilities that offer full day programs and provide care and education |
| Montessori School | This approach to education believes in self-education in which children “learn how to learn” |
| Head Start | a. Government funded program developed to overcome the negative effects of poverty on young children. |
| Kindergarten | b. This curriculum is for 4 and 5 year olds and stresses the importance of play. |
| Parent Cooperative | a. These are formed and run by parents who wish to take part in their children’s preschool experience. |
| Laboratory School | d. Also known as a campus school, is located on a postsecondary or college campus. |
| High School Child Care Program | e. Provide training for high school students who wish to become teachers. |
| Public Sponsorship | Funded by federal, state, or local governments |
| Private Sponsorship | May be operated by a house of worship, hospital, or charitable organization |
| Employer Sponsorship | Partially or fully funded by a parent’s employer |
