Course Glossary
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1. Course Glossary
Course Glossary
adult-directed activity: an activity led by an adult who tells the children what to do and sets time limits for the activity
They should be done infrequently and only when it is necessary to demonstrate a proper procedure.
affirmation: giving support or agreement
autonomy: personal independence; the ability to make and act on decisions
child-directed activity: an activity in which the child decides what to do and which materials to use, and how long she or he will be involved with the activity
closed-ended experience: an experience in which children are told what materials to use and how to use them
The end product is defined for the children.
doubt: feeling uncertain about something or someone; thinking that something is unlikely
guilt: feeling shame and regret as a result of knowing one has done wrong
initiative: ability to make and act on decisions without the advice or assistance of another person
open-ended experience: an experience that allows children to choose what materials they want to use from those available, how they want to use them, and whether or not there will be an end product
Open-ended experiences do not need to include the possibility for an end product.
play: a child-directed, intrinsically motivated activity, and the process by which young children develop and grow
The young child is usually actively exploring and pretending with materials.
self-esteem: pride in oneself; self-respect
shame: negative emotion that includes feelings of unworthiness, disgrace, embarrassment, and dishonour