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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. Observing someone in his or her job.






2. Understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen - heard - or touched






3. 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.






4. Diseases that can be spread to other people






5. An observation that records the facts without using your personal opinions.






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






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






8. Growth of body to include height - weight -coordination and balance






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






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






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






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






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






14. An oath or set of moral principles - determined by a professional organization for its members.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






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






25. Expression of approval.






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






27. How children attain the ability to share and appropriately express their feelings.






28. Differences among others.






29. Diet needs for proper growth and development






30. (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 -






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






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






33. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






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






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






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






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






39. Garments worn by an individual.






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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






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






47. Child birth to 12 months






48. Before or after school care for children ages five-to-ten-year-old children






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






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