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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Five levels. Assumed human nature was good not bad - and we continually need to fulfill needs. Pyramid






2. The inability for the body to control the level of sugar in the blood






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






4. 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






5. Expression of approval.






6. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Type of abuse that may involve inappropriate or unwanted touches - or sexual contact






15. 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






16. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






18. (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 -






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






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






21. Using sound to signal the transition from one activity to another






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






23. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






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






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






27. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






28. Differences among others.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Extreme allergic reaction






40. Moving from one activity to another






41. (Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale) an evaluation used for learning activities for programs working with children 2 ½ years to 5 years. The subscales learning activity areas are: fine motor; art; music & movement; blocks; sand and water play;






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






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






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






45. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






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






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






49. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






50. Diet needs for proper growth and development