Module 1 Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 4. A Soviet psychologist known for his work on sociocultural theory and the concept of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD).
  2. 6. Educational settings with several purposes: Caring for and educating young children, providing a setting for higher education faculty to conduct research, and creating an environment where higher education students can apply learning and conduct observations.
  3. 7. The founder of the kindergarten system, who emphasized the importance of play in early childhood education.
  4. 8. Creating educational experiences that take into consideration children's own ways of gathering information and learning; organizing a classroom around the children's needs.
Down
  1. 1. Practices using all five senses that can be thought of as deliberate breathing, movement, and meditation improve one's sense of harmony and awareness of the present moment.
  2. 2. A teaching method that encourages children to ask questions, investigate, and explore topics deeply through hands-on, interactive learning activities.
  3. 3. The period of learning that takes place typically from birth to eight years old, focusing on the development of young children.
  4. 5. A mind not affected yet by experiences, sensations, etc., also known as the "clean slate" upon which all of a child's experiences are written.