Barton Vocab1-2

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Transformation

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The changing of an abstract or deep linguistic structure into a concrete or surface one, according to certain rules of syntax.
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Accomodation

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Learning by changing existing knowledge structures.
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Assimilation

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Learning by adding new knowledge to existing knowledge.
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Cognitive Domain

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Memory, Reasoning, and Thinking Abilities.
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Egocentrism

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A personality trait. The main characteristic of which is regarding oneself and one's own opinions or interests as most important or valid.
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Sensor Motor

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Of or pertaining to motor activity caused by sensory stimuli.
See also, sensorimotor.
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Scaffolding

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Support for learning and problem solving that is withdrawn as competence improves.
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Zone of proximal development

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Difference between what a student can do alone and with help from a peer or adult (Vygotsky).
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Social Development Theory

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Argues that social interaction precedes development; consciousness and cognition are the end product of socialization and social behavior.
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Preoperational

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The preoperational stage occurs between ages two and six.
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Concrete

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Naming a specific tangible thing or a class of such things.
Example: table, tree, or house
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Formal Operation

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Stage between the age of twelve and adulthood when people develop the ability to think about abstract concepts.
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Centration

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The second stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development. During this stage, the child begins to develop logic or reasoning.
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Irreversibility

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Impossible to reverse, turn back, or altar.
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Diversity

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Variety of different groups within the same setting.
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Tactile Learners

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Students who learn best by touch.
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Acculturation

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Blending of native culture with a new culture, keeping elements of both.

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Adolescence

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A transitional period of physical and psychological development beginning around 11 to 13 years, extending through the teenage years.

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Affective domain

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Feelings, emotions, values, and attitudes.

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Assimilation

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Learning by adding new Kn owledge to existing knowledge.

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Biracial or Multiracial

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Having Ancestors from two or more racial groups.

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Constructivism

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Learner-centered approach to teaching;students construct knowledge for themselves.

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Cultural Pluralism

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A system in which many different cultural groupsare valued and share power.

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Culture

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A way of life shared by members of a certain group, including values, beliefs, and attitudes.

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Development

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Changes taking place as one grows.

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Developmentally appropriate or Age appropriate

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Considering the age and stage of growthof the child in providing and planning learning experiences.

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Egocentric

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Self-centeredness, especially in very young children.

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Ethnic group or Ethnicity

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A social group defined on the basis of its religous, national, or cultural characteristics.

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Field-dependent

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Perceiving as a whole and preferring to learn with others.

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Field-independent

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Perceiving in parts and prefering to learn alone.

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Guided practice

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Practicing under the direction of a teacher.

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Higher level thinking skills

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The ability to use basic knowledge in analyzing, evaluating, or manipulating information.

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Interdisciplinary unit

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Many subject areas are included under one topic or theme (also called Thematic units or an Integrated approach).

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Kinesthetic (Tactile) learners

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Students who learn best by movement.

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KWL

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Stands for What I Know, What I want to know, and What I Learned. Used as an instructional activity to establish student knowledge before and after introducing a lesson or unit.

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Maturation or Development

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The process of growing or changing.

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Metacognition

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Ability to monitor and think about one's own thinking, learning, and remembering.

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Modeling

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The teacher or student demonstrates processes, skills, or behaviors for learning.

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Prejudice

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Positive / negative mindset for a group of people.

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Psychomotor domain

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Physical activities or skills.

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Salad bowl theory

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The theory that cultures mix but retain uniqueness.

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Schema (Schemata)

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Mental structure(s) for organizing concepts and relationships.

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Self-actualization

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Reaching one's fullest potential.

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Self-concept

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One's perception of self (neither good nor bad).

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Self-efficacy

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Self-confidence that one can succeed (good).

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Self-esteem

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Feelings about oneself (can be goo or bad).