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






2. A child's apprehension associated with separation from a parent or other caregiver






3. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






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






6. Is the action involving the large muscles of the body - as in walking - running or swimming






7. A position for beginners in a field. It requires limited education and training.






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






9. The Mississippi State Department of Health - responsible for granting licence to operate a child care center






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






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






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






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






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






15. Actions used by an adult to help children develop self control






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






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






18. 'Permission granted by an agency of government to an individual to engage in a given profession or occupation - once an applicant has met qualifications standards.'






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






20. How children attain the ability to share and appropriately express their feelings.






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






30. A license issued at the licensing agencies discretion where violations may endanger the health or safety of the children - but only when such violations may be corrected within a specified period. Period of time may be no longer than six months.






31. (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;






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






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






42. The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program provides performance-based training - assessment and credentialing for participants.






43. 'The pre-operational stage occurs between ages two and six - during which language - symbolic play - and drawing skills are developed.'






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






45. Issued when all conditions and requirements for licensure have been met. The licensure period may not last more than a year.






46. An assessment/observation tool used to show mastery of a list of items.






47. Child birth to 12 months






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






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






50. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned