OAE Early Childhood Education Child Development Theories 2

Question 1

Lev Vygotsky's concept of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) refers to:

Accepted Answer

The gap between what a child can do alone and what they can do with guidance

Answer

The ZPD is the range of tasks a child can accomplish with skilled assistance but not yet independently.

Question 2

In Erikson's psychosocial theory, the crisis faced by toddlers (ages 1-3) is:

Accepted Answer

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

Answer

Toddlers struggle with Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt as they develop independence in walking, talking, and self-care.

Question 3

Which theorist introduced the concept of 'scaffolding' as a teaching strategy?

Accepted Answer

Jerome Bruner

Answer

Jerome Bruner coined the term 'scaffolding' to describe temporary support given to learners that is gradually removed as competence grows.

Question 4

According to Piaget, a child who understands that a tall, thin glass and a short, wide glass can hold the same amount of water has developed:

Accepted Answer

Conservation

Answer

Conservation is the understanding that quantity remains the same despite changes in shape or appearance, mastered in the concrete operational stage.

Question 5

Bronfenbrenner's microsystem includes:

Accepted Answer

Immediate environments like family, school, and peers

Answer

The microsystem is the innermost layer of Bronfenbrenner's model and consists of the child's direct, face-to-face environments.

OAE - Early Childhood Education Exam Practice Test