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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. An oath or set of moral principles - determined by a professional organization for its members.






3. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






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






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






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






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






9. Space used by the children - not to include storage - kitchen - teacher areas -






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






11. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






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






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






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






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






16. A person from another country who lives with a family and provides child care






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






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






19. Garments worn by an individual.






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






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






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






23. Moving from one activity to another






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Child care programs formed by parents - so they can have more control over the learning environment - the teacher may experience a lack of control






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






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






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






34. (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 -






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






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






37. Is a stage in human development from birth to 5 years of age.






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






39. The development of a child's cognitive - social - emotional - and physical skills through the sequence of changes.






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






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






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






43. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






44. Developing from the center outward






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






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






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






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






49. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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