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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Through psychosocial development personality goes through eight stages one being trust vs. mistrust






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






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






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






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






6. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. '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.'






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






17. Extreme allergic reaction






18. Actions such as spoken words or gestures that influence behavior.






19. To suggest - remind or assist.






20. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






21. An experience planned by the teacher with a specific goal in mind.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. State ones feelings about a problem or behavior without placing blame.






31. Allows the child care facility to operate pending the issuance of a regular license.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. A detailed account of behavior over a particular period of time.






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






48. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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