Essay Questions:

1) Describe the pros and cons of each of the six activities used in early childhood education. Be sure to provide an in-depth analysis of each of the six activities and support your answers with outside research.

Exploratory playGuided discoveryProblem-solvingDiscussionsDemonstrationsDirect instruction

2) Design a plan for children being taught in learning centers. Write a detailed plan based upon the following: Environmental features of learning centers, participation of children in the activities, and learning outcomes of activities. Choose three centers to focus your description (e.g., writing, math, science, reading, art, play, etc.).

3) What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of presenting “story time” sessions to young children in small groups versus large groups? Support your answers with research.

Format: APA | Word Count: Minimum 1500 words | Number of Required Citations: 3