Chapter 18 The Curriculum

behaviors

any visible activities done by the child

spiral curriculum

as children grow, their circle of interest become wider

program goals

broad statements of purpose that state the desired end results-what is to be achieved

emergent curriculum

child-centered, emerges from the children's interest and experiences

visual learner

depend on the sense of sight

learning objective

describes the expected outcome of an activity

lesson plan

detailed, specific actions and activities that will be used to meet goals and objectives

concept

generalized idea or notion, developed around a theme

closure

how an activity will end

motivation

how you will gain the children's attention

auditory learner

learn best through hearing

field-sensitive

like to work with others, helpful, want a model to follow a new activity

conditions of performance

list what materials, equipment, or tools the child will use

indirect learning experience

occur on the spur of the moment

theme

one main topic or idea around which the classroom activities are planned

block plan

overall vie of the curriculum, general plan

direct learning experience

planned with a specific goal in mind

web

planning tool or map that outlines major concepts and ideas related to a theme

level of performance

states the minimum standard of achievement

content and process-centered approach

the physical environment is carefully planned and prepared with the content for learning

field-independent

try new activities, rarely ask for help, prefer to work on their own

teachable moment

unexpected event the teacher can use as a learning opportunity