HighScope: A Constructivist Approach Crossword

An early childhood learning approach that is based on active participation, regular planning, and developmentally appropriate materials
A unique characteristic of interaction in HighScope programs that involves teachers helping students set and achieve their own learning goals
The idea that children are the source of their own learning
The teacher organizes and selects activities that interest the children and provde opportunities for children to actively participate and reinforce skills and ideas
Teachers make the days consistent and predictable considering developmental needs of children, content area learning, and plan-do-review process
With teacher assistance, children plan what they want to do, implement these plans, and review what they did with teachers and classmates
Teachers keep notes and observations on what children are accomplishing and what can help them understand the child's learning process
Based on children's interests and key experiences
Lists of observable learning behaviors; generated by both children and teacher
Part of the plan-do-review sequence; teacher observes and interacts with children and helps children solve problems
Final phase of plan-do-review; children verbally, physically, or visually reflect on what they did, who they did it with, describe problems, etc.
Based on ______ theories of Dewey and Piaget; enables children to build onto what they already know and experience
Part of plan-do-review; teacher talks with children about what they want to do and assist them if needed on how to do it