Growth Roadmap Unit Test Growth Roadmap
Unit Test: ECE Guidance
Student:
Date:
I
Theorist & Directional Match-Up
Match the term with the correct definition. Write the letter in the space provided.
1. B.F. Skinner
2. John Dewey
3. Albert Bandura
4. Mildred Parten
5. Cephalocaudal
6. Proximodistal
A. Physical growth that proceeds from head to foot.
B. Social stages of play (solitary, parallel, cooperative).
C. Operant conditioning; behavior shaped by reinforcement.
D. Development that proceeds from the center outward.
E. Social learning through modeling and imitation.
F. "Learning by doing"; real-world experiential education.
II
Foundations of Growth
Complete each statement by filling in the blanks.
1. At birth, a child's brain is approximately percent of its eventual adult weight.
2. The phrase "Cells that fire together, wire together" refers to the process where and strengthen the neural pathways in a child's brain.
III
Play Scenarios
Identify the stage and explain your reasoning.
1. Leo and Maya are both in the sandbox building castles. They are sitting next to each other and using the same tools, but they are not talking or working together.
Stage:
Why?
2. A group of four children is playing "Restaurant." One is the chef, one is the server, and two are customers. They have a shared plan for the game.
Stage:
Why?
3. Sarah is sitting on the rug alone, focused entirely on dressing her teddy bear and talking only to the bear.
Stage:
Why?
IV
Developmental Insights
1. Explain the difference between Fine Motor Skills and Gross Motor Skills. Provide one classroom example for each.
4 pts
2. List and briefly describe two areas of development used to foster a positive identity (e.g. Personal Power).
4 pts
3. Explain how Bandura's Social Learning Theory supports the statement "Modeling is the best way to teach moral development."
6 pts
4. Describe one strategy to create a "Nurturing Environment" and how it specifically supports social-emotional development.
6 pts
Growth Roadmap Answer Key Answer Key
Growth Roadmap Unit Test
Teacher Reference
Section I: Matching
C B.F. Skinner Operant conditioning; behavior shaped by reinforcement.
F John Dewey "Learning by doing"; real-world experiential education.
E Albert Bandura Social learning through modeling and imitation.
B Mildred Parten Social stages of play (solitary, parallel, cooperative).
A Cephalocaudal Physical growth that proceeds from head to foot.
D Proximodistal Development that proceeds from the center outward.
Section II: Foundations
Answer: 25 percent.
Answers: Stimulation and Repetition.
Section III: Play Scenarios
Scenario 1 Parallel Play
Reasoning: Children are playing near each other with similar materials but are not interacting or sharing a common goal.
Scenario 2 Cooperative Play
Reasoning: Children have assigned roles (chef, server) and are working together toward a shared plan/narrative.
Scenario 3 Solitary Play
Reasoning: The child is playing alone and is completely engrossed in their own activity without noticing or interacting with others.
Section IV: Short Response
Q1: Motor Skills
Gross: Large muscles (Tricycle).
Q2: Identity (Any 2)
Personal Power, Self-Esteem, Sense of Purpose, Positive Future.
Q3: Bandura Modeling
Children imitate social/moral behaviors observed in teachers.
Q4: Nurturing Strategy
Strategy: Cozy Corner. Supports self-regulation.
Growth Roadmap Study Guide Growth Roadmap
Unit Study Guide: ECE Guidance
Unit Prep
The Growing Brain
Birth Weight: 25% of Adult
Year 1: 75% of Adult
Ages 2-6: 90% of Adult
Key Principle:
"Cells that fire together, wire together." Neural pathways are strengthened by repetition. Early childhood is the critical "plastic" period for brain architecture.
Growth Directions
Cephalocaudal
Head to Foot. Children gain control of their head and neck before crawling or walking.
Proximodistal
Center Outward. Control moves from the core/arms out to fingers and toes.
The Big Four Theorists
B.F. Skinner
Operant Conditioning
Shaping behavior through rewards, consequences, and reinforcement.
John Dewey
Experiential Learning
"Learning by doing." Education should be active and based in real life.
Albert Bandura
Social Learning
Modeling behavior. Children imitate the actions they observe in others.
Mildred Parten
Social Play
The progressive stages of play, from playing alone to working together.
The Five Domains
Physical
Fine/gross motor skills and physical growth.
Cognitive
Brain power, memory, and thinking skills.
Social
Rules for interaction and forming bonds.
Emotional
Managing feelings and self-regulation.
Moral
Developing a sense of right vs. wrong.
Parten's Play Stages Lab
Solitary
Alone, no interaction.
Onlooker
Watching others play.
Parallel
Side by side, same toys.
Associative
Sharing, no shared plan.
Cooperative
Shared goal or plan.
Practice: Identify the Stage
1. Two children sit at a table using markers. They trade colors but draw separate unrelated pictures.
Stage:
2. Three children work together to build a "fire truck" out of chairs and decide who will drive.
Stage:
3. Toby is sitting on the rug alone, building a tall tower out of blocks and humming to himself.
Stage:
4. Maya stands with her hands behind her back, closely watching two peers play with the dollhouse.
Growth Roadmap Vocab Cards Growth Roadmap
Vocabulary Cards • Set 1
Cephalocaudal
Physical growth and motor control that proceeds from head to foot .
Growth
Proximodistal
Growth that proceeds from the center outward to the extremities.
Growth
B.F. Skinner
Famous for Operant Conditioning ; behavior is shaped by consequences/reinforcement.
Theorist
Albert Bandura
Known for Social Learning Theory ; children learn by modeling/imitation.
Theorist
Parallel Play
Children play next to each other with similar toys without interaction.
Parten
Cooperative Play
Children play together with a shared plan and common goal.
Parten
Neuroplasticity
The brain's ability to be molded and changed by early experiences.
Brain
Neural Pathways
Connections between neurons. Strengthened by repetition and stimulation .
Brain
Growth Roadmap
Vocabulary Cards • Set 2
Self-Regulation
The ability of a child to manage emotions and calm down appropriately.
Guidance
Nurturing Env.
A space that feels safe and warm , supporting emotional security for all.
Guidance
John Dewey
Advocated for Experiential Learning ; education is "learning by doing."
Theorist
Personal Power
Identity pillar derived from facing challenges and succeeding .
Identity
Sense of Purpose
Realizing that one's actions can affect others and make a difference.
Identity
Fine Motor
Controlling small muscles in hands/fingers. Ex: Scissors, coloring.
Physical
Gross Motor
Controlling large muscles in arms/legs. Ex: Running, tricycle.
Physical
Associative Play
Children play by sharing materials , but without a shared goal.
