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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Summary of a persons qualification - skills - and job experiences.






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






3. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






5. School program in which students volunteer in their community.






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






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






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






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






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






11. (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;






12. A degree earned after successfully completing a four year course of study at a university.

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






14. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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






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






17. Five levels. Assumed human nature was good not bad - and we continually need to fulfill needs. Pyramid






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






19. The way children move through the classroom.






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






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






22. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






24. 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.






25. Any individual - designated by the operator - who has met minimum state requirements and who has on-site responsibility for the operation of a childcare facility. This person may or may not be the operator






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






27. 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.






28. Moving from one activity to another






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






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






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






32. The inability for the body to control the level of sugar in the blood






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






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






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






36. Diet needs for proper growth and development






37. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






39. A natural talent or potential for learning a skill.






40. Expression of approval.






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






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






43. Type of guidance technique that can be used when a child's misbehavior is not harmful.






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






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






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






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






48. Growth that occurs over a period of time






49. School program that offers students the opportunity for on-the-job learning.






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