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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Order of new movements - which depends on brain and nerve development.






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






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






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






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






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






7. Behaviors in which one can care for themselves in the areas of feeding - dressing - bathing - and toileting






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






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






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






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






22. Any person designated to act as the director - having all responsibility and authority of a director - during the directors short-term absence and shall not retain sole director authority for more than 24 total hours during a calendar week.-at least






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






24. How a child understands language






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






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






27. Child care is provided in a private home.






28. (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 -






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






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






31. Expression of approval.






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






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






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






35. A person that provides care in the childs home and may receive food and housing in addition to wages






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






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






38. Is a stage in human development from birth to 5 years of age.






39. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






40. Child between infancy and childhood it usually begins between the ages of 1 to 3 years old






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






42. Developing from head to toe






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






44. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






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






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






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






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






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