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






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






3. Expression of approval.






4. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






5. A map that outlines major concepts and ideas related to a theme.






6. Differences among others.






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






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






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






10. Child care is provided in a private home.






11. 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






12. (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 -






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






14. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






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






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






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






19. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






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






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






31. Extreme allergic reaction






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






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






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






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






36. Form of child abuse in which the child may be deprived of proper diet - medical care - shelter and/or clothing






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






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






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






40. Listening - then repeating what was said.






41. A person that provides care in the childs home and may receive food and housing in addition to wages






42. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






44. How a child understands language






45. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






46. 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.






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






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






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






50. Breathing disorder that may cause labored breathing - coughing and wheezing