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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. How children develop skills such as concentration - and the ability to learn - understand - recognize and reason.






2. Projected spending plan based on expected income and expenses.






3. A form used to describe ones abilities and qualifications when applying for a job.






4. The number of adults who must be in the classroom with the children






5. Believed interaction with peers and adults help children learn through social and cultural experiences.






6. 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






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






8. Behaviors in which one can care for themselves in the areas of feeding - dressing - bathing - and toileting






9. Used by the teacher to keep track of a variety of children's behaviors also known as frequency chart.






10. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






11. A type of observation centering on a specific event in form of written notes






12. A person who provides support services such as cooking - cleaning - or driving a vehicle - but is not a caregiver.






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






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






15. How a child understands language






16. Most visible type of abuse such as bites - burns - bruises - broken bones or other unexplainable non-accidental injuries






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






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






19. The written plan giving an overall view - vital to planning a balanced curriculum.






20. Theorist believed that experiences in childhood influence your entire life.






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






22. Moving from one activity to another






23. A person with a position that requires at least a degree from a four-year college or technical school in a particular area of study.






24. Common traits/skills that helps you relate to others.






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






26. Allow children to go to their homes after school and receive calls from caregivers to be sure there are no problems






27. Actions such as spoken words or gestures that influence behavior.






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






29. Growth of body to include height - weight -coordination and balance






30. Skills used to comprehend and repeat What is being said.






31. School program in which students volunteer in their community.






32. Public and private elementary schools enrolled children in half day or full day programs to prepare children for elementary school






33. A detailed account of behavior over a particular period of time.






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






35. Children learn through four stages of development one being sensorimotor.






36. Child birth to 12 months






37. Garments worn by an individual.






38. Child between the ages of 3 and 5 years old






39. A natural talent or potential for learning a skill.






40. Type of abuse affecting a childs self-concept through words or actions






41. How children interact with others and the world around them.






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






43. An experience planned by the teacher with a specific goal in mind.






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






45. To suggest - remind or assist.






46. When someone demonstrates how to appropriately complete a task - action or behavior.






47. Communication of one's ideas - desires - or intentions to others - usually through speech - printed words or signing






48. School program that offers students the opportunity for on-the-job learning.






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






50. Training required for designated employees by MSDH annually to maintain licensure