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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Child care programs formed by parents - so they can have more control over the learning environment - the teacher may experience a lack of control






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






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






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






5. National Association for the Education of Young Children is the professional organization for early childhood education and child care in the United States.






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






7. How information moves from one neuron to another






8. The evaluation of a program that has been evaluated by an external body to meet certain standards of quality.






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






10. Extreme allergic reaction






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






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






13. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






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






15. Words arranged in an order that makes sense - and contains almost all nouns and verbs - usually two word phrases.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






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






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






30. Developing from head to toe






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






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






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






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






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






36. The way children move through the classroom.






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






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






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






40. Expression of approval.






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






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






43. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






45. (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 -






46. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






47. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






49. A degree earned upon completing at least thirty hours beyond a Bachelor's degree.






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