ECE/Behaviourism/Piaget/Vygotsky

What is the primary focus of Early Childhood Education (ECE)?

• Physical fitness

• Cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development

• Advanced academic skills

• Vocational training

By what age does nearly 90% of a child's brain develop?

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 8 years

• 10 years

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Early Childhood Education?

• Improved academic performance

• Reduced crime rates

• Increased social inequalities

• Enhanced emotional regulation

What is one way ECE reduces learning gaps?

• By focusing only on children from wealthy families

• By providing equal opportunities for children from disadvantaged backgrounds

• By eliminating the need for primary education

• By prioritizing physical development over cognitive skills

In Nepal, when did the government formally recognize the importance of early childhood education?

• 1950s

• 1970s

• 1990s

• 2000s

What is Rousseau's view on the nature of children?

• Children are born evil and need strict discipline

• Children are born good, but society corrupts them

• Children are born with no inherent qualities

• Children are born with fully developed moral understanding

What does Rousseau mean by "negative education"?

• Teaching children through punishment

• Allowing children to learn through natural consequences

• Focusing on bookish knowledge

• Encouraging strict discipline

Which stage of Rousseau's educational method focuses on emotional development?

• Infant stage

• Childhood

• Boyhood

• Adolescence

What is a limitation of Rousseau's educational philosophy?

• Overemphasis on bookish knowledge

• Neglecting the role of teachers and parents

• Too much focus on social skills

• Ignoring physical development

What is the meaning of "Kindergarten"?

• Garden of plants

• Garden of children

• Garden of knowledge

• Garden of play