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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Wasting time or moving slowly for example a child eating very slowly.






2. An injection of antigens given to a person to provide immunity from a certain disease






3. Used by the teacher to keep track of a variety of children's behavior also known as participation chart.






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






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






6. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






8. Using outside factors such as room arrangement to promote desirable behavior in children






9. A degree earned once courses of study has been earned or completed usually at the end of a two year period after high school.






10. Collection of concepts - experiences and materials designed to meet developmental needs for a group of children






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






12. 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.






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






14. A normal - uncontrollable reaction of your body to something that you feel - see - or experience.






15. Special room or space to seperate children who become sick or show signs of a communicable disease






16. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






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






18. An observation that records the facts without using your personal opinions.






19. Summary of a persons qualification - skills - and job experiences.






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






21. (Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale) an evaluation used for learning activities for programs working with children 2 ½ years to 5 years. The subscales learning activity areas are: fine motor; art; music & movement; blocks; sand and water play;






22. The way children move through the classroom.






23. Workers who are self-employed or own their own business.






24. To recommend - advise a plan or an action.






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






26. Full day child care facilities that provide a place for children while parents or guardians are at work or school






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






28. 'Howard Gardner identifies seven different human intelligences that allow us to engage in learning and help us make sense of the world.'






29. Expression of approval.






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






31. (Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale)an evaluation used for learning activities for programs working with children birth to 2 years. Things that are evaluated are: eye-hand coordination - art - blocks - active physical play - music & movement -






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






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






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






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






36. Developing from head to toe






37. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






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






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






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






43. Type of abuse that may involve inappropriate or unwanted touches - or sexual contact






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






45. 'theory of Multiple Intelligence emphasizes that there are different kinds of intelligence used by the human brain - one being Bodily/Kinesthetic intellegence.'






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






47. A evaluation process by which a person meets a potential employer face to face.






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






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






50. Moving from one activity to another