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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Developed to meet the developmental needs of children from low-income homes. Also dental - medical - and mental health services are provided for children






2. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






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






5. Child birth to 12 months






6. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






8. Listening - then repeating what was said.






9. The way children move through the classroom.






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






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






12. A map that outlines major concepts and ideas related to a theme.






13. 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






14. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






16. Developing from the center outward






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






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






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






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






22. How a child understands language






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






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






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






26. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Projected spending plan based on expected income and expenses.






35. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






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






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






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






40. Using outside factors such as room arrangement to promote desirable behavior in children






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Order of new movements - which depends on brain and nerve development.






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