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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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1. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






3. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






4. '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.'






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






6. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






8. A letter of when introducing yourself when sending a resume.






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






10. How information moves from one neuron to another






11. The way children move through the classroom.






12. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






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






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






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






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






18. Training required for designated employees by MSDH annually to maintain licensure






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






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






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






22. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






24. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






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






27. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






29. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






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






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






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






33. The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program provides performance-based training - assessment and credentialing for participants.






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






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






41. Differences among others.






42. Garments worn by an individual.






43. Moving from one activity to another






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






45. An experience planned by the teacher with a specific goal in mind.






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






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






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






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






50. Extreme allergic reaction