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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. School program in which students volunteer in their community.






2. Used by the teacher to keep track of a variety of children's behaviors also known as frequency chart.






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






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






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






6. Form of child abuse in which the child may be deprived of proper diet - medical care - shelter and/or clothing






7. Written plan showing specific actions and activities used to meet planned goals






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






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






10. Special room or space to seperate children who become sick or show signs of a communicable disease






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






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






26. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






27. Expression of approval.






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






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






30. The manner of thinking - behaving - or reacting characteristic of a specific person






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






32. How a child understands language






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






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






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






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






37. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






39. A learning experience that is spur of the moment - could be teachable moments -unplanned events.






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






41. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






42. Extreme allergic reaction






43. An assessment/observation tool used to show mastery of a list of items.






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






45. The development of a child's cognitive - social - emotional - and physical skills through the sequence of changes.






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






47. Developing from the center outward






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






49. '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.'






50. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.