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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. Expression of approval.






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






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






4. How a child understands language






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






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






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






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






9. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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






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






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






13. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






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






16. The way children move through the classroom.






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






18. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






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






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






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






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






24. 'argued that when a childs actions have positive results - they will be repeated - continued negative results may end unwanted behavior'






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






26. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






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






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






30. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






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






34. An agency responsible for providing public assistance programs to the populations they serve.






35. A job in which a person works for little or no pay while gaining work experience and receiving supervision.






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






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






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






39. A worker with an education beyond high school that is trained for a certain field of work.






40. Extreme allergic reaction






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






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






43. Child birth to 12 months






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






45. Are located at secondary or postsecondary institutions - used to train future teachers.






46. '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.'






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






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






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






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