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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. The number of adults who must be in the classroom with the children






9. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






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






12. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. An agency responsible for providing public assistance programs to the populations they serve.






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






22. Children learn through four stages of development one being sensorimotor.






23. Differences among others.






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






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






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






27. 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.






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






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






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






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






32. The way children move through the classroom.






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






34. Sharing resources with others in the same field of study.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. How a child understands language






44. 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.






45. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






47. How children interact with others and the world around them.






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






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






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