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| National Association for the Education of Young Children (professional organization with standards for the ECE profession) |
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| What are child-initiated activities? |
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| activities that are chosen and directed by children. |
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| What are teacher-directed activities? |
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| activities that are planned, selected, and directed by the teacher. |
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| What are developmental domains? |
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the major areas of human development:
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physical
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cognitive
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socio-emotional
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| What are inclusive classrooms? |
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| classrooms that meaningfully integrate all children, including those with disabilities. |
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| Individuals with disabilities act; a 1975 law that ensures access to equal learning environments for all children with disabilities. |
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| The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; a law that seeks to improve the quality of education and improve outcomes for all students. |
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