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