| A | B |
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| Curriculum | Written plan for learning experiences |
| Theme | One central topic around which activities are selected |
| Spiral curriculum | Based on the fact that as children grow, their circle of interests becomes larger. |
| Emergent curriculum | Based on children's interests and experiences |
| Concept | Generalized idea or notion |
| Learning objective/behavioral objective | Describes the expected outcome of an activity. By the end of the lesson, you will be able to (verb) |
| Block plan | Overall view of the curriculum; outline of the general plans |
| Activity/lesson plan | comprehensive plan of learning experiences for children |
| Conditions of performance | Materials, equipment, or tools students will use |
| Behaviors | Visible activities done by students |
| Level of performance | States the minimum standard of achievement |
| Motivation | Ways to gain student's attention and cause them to want to participate |
| Procedures | Step-by-step directions |
| Introduction | The way an activity is begun |
| Closure | The way an activity is brought to an end |
| Rational | Reason/purpose for a choice |
