Early Childhood Education I am an early childhood education student. I have been in this program for two years. This glossary will be useful to early childhood education students and anyone who wishing to learn more about this profession. It was designed to facilitate the understanding of some important concepts used in education. It contains 20 theoretical and early childhood education-specific terms. I based it on my theory textbooks and the definitions were on google. I want you to understand some of my vocabulary words, and maybe you will use them. active learning noun Active learning is an instructional approach that engages students directly in the learning process through activities, discussion, and collaboration, rather than passively receiving information via lecture. It emphasizes higher-order thinking—such as analyzing, evaluating, and applying knowledge—to deepen understanding and improve retention. Example: Active learning allows the child to ...