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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. School program that offers students the opportunity for on-the-job learning.






2. A statement that gives the purpose of the organization.






3. 'argued that when a childs actions have positive results - they will be repeated - continued negative results may end unwanted behavior'






4. State ones feelings about a problem or behavior without placing blame.






5. Before or after school care for children ages five-to-ten-year-old children






6. Process of gradually learning to base one's behavior on personal beliefs of right or wrong






7. The manner of thinking - behaving - or reacting characteristic of a specific person






8. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






9. Recording your opinions rather than facts as to why you believe a behavior is occurring.






10. Developed the psychoanalytical theory. Anecdotal records - rating scales - checklist






11. Type of guidance technique used to change child's behavior by offering another choice of an activity.






12. Activities done on a daily basis such tolieting - eating - and dressing.






13. A person who provides direct care - supervision - and guidance to children in a child care facility - regardless of title or occupation.






14. 'the process of memorizing using routine or repetition - often without full attention or comprehension.'






15. Child care programs formed by parents - so they can have more control over the learning environment - the teacher may experience a lack of control






16. A job in which a person works for little or no pay while gaining work experience and receiving supervision.






17. Nonverbal actions expressed usually unconsciously by an individual including but not limited to facial expressions or gestures.






18. Written plan showing specific actions and activities used to meet planned goals






19. Any person designated to act as the director - having all responsibility and authority of a director - during the directors short-term absence and shall not retain sole director authority for more than 24 total hours during a calendar week.-at least






20. To suggest - remind or assist.






21. A five star rating system developed for licensed early childhood facilities.






22. A letter of when introducing yourself when sending a resume.






23. Through psychosocial development personality goes through eight stages one being trust vs. mistrust






24. Guarantees a child's records may only be released to parent or guardian






25. Allows the child care facility to operate pending the issuance of a regular license.






26. An oath or set of moral principles - determined by a professional organization for its members.






27. A tool used to determine what the children know before instruction begins






28. An assessment/observation tool used to determine a childs level of performance.






29. Cravings for nonfood items such as paper - soap - rags and toys






30. Statements of purpose reflecting the end result of curriculum.






31. Sharing resources with others in the same field of study.






32. Developed to meet the developmental needs of children from low-income homes. Also dental - medical - and mental health services are provided for children






33. Wasting time or moving slowly for example a child eating very slowly.






34. Is the action involving the small muscles of the hands - as in handwriting - stringing beads - cutting or Legos.






35. A collection that has examples of your best work.






36. Any individual - designated by the operator - who has met minimum state requirements and who has on-site responsibility for the operation of a childcare facility. This person may or may not be the operator






37. Child between infancy and childhood it usually begins between the ages of 1 to 3 years old






38. Developing from head to toe






39. A learning experience that is spur of the moment - could be teachable moments -unplanned events.






40. A list of characteristics or skills considered normal for children in a certain age group.






41. Equipment - activities and guidance matched to the developmental characteristics and needs of each age group.






42. A person who is willing to learn new information and acquire new skills throughout his or her life.






43. Mississippi Early Childhood Association: is the largest state organization for early childhood professionals.






44. Is a stage in human development from birth to 5 years of age.






45. Schools provide children with freedom within limits by a structured approach. Stress the theory that children learn best by being active and doing.






46. Space used by the children - not to include storage - kitchen - teacher areas -






47. Using sound to signal the transition from one activity to another






48. Differences among others.






49. A tool used to determine mastery over a period of time.






50. Understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen - heard - or touched