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






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






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






4. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






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






8. How a child understands language






9. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






11. A statement that gives the purpose of the organization.






12. A degree earned once courses of study has been earned or completed usually at the end of a two year period after high school.






13. Child birth to 12 months






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






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






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






19. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






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






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






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






24. Expression of approval.






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






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






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






28. Communication of one's ideas - desires - or intentions to others - usually through speech - printed words or signing






29. Moving from one activity to another






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






31. Garments worn by an individual.






32. How children develop skills such as concentration - and the ability to learn - understand - recognize and reason.






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






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






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






36. Developing from the center outward






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






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






39. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






41. Differences among others.






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






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






44. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






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






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






48. A person who is willing to learn new information and acquire new skills throughout his or her life.






49. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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