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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Projected spending plan based on expected income and expenses.






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






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






4. Is the action involving the small muscles of the hands - as in handwriting - stringing beads - cutting or Legos.






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






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






7. (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;






8. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






11. Believed interaction with peers and adults help children learn through social and cultural experiences.






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






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






14. Before or after school care for children ages five-to-ten-year-old children






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






16. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






18. (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 -






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






20. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






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






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






25. 'The first stage of Piaget's theory lasts from birth to age two and is centered on the infant primarily learning through the senses.'






26. The way children move through the classroom.






27. Recording your opinions rather than facts as to why you believe a behavior is occurring.






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






29. Type of abuse that may involve inappropriate or unwanted touches - or sexual contact






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






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






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






33. 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






34. When someone demonstrates how to appropriately complete a task - action or behavior.






35. Child birth to 12 months






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






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






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






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






40. To recommend - advise a plan or an action.






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






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






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






44. How information moves from one neuron to another






45. Garments worn by an individual.






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






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






48. 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.






49. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






50. Diet needs for proper growth and development