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






2. Process of gradually learning to base one's behavior on personal beliefs of right or wrong






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






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






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






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






7. A license issued at the licensing agencies discretion where violations may endanger the health or safety of the children - but only when such violations may be corrected within a specified period. Period of time may be no longer than six months.






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






9. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






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






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






12. Expression of approval.






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






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






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






16. A degree earned once courses of study has been earned or completed usually at the end of a two year period after high school.






17. Through psychosocial development personality goes through eight stages one being trust vs. mistrust






18. Five levels. Assumed human nature was good not bad - and we continually need to fulfill needs. Pyramid






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






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






21. Child birth to 12 months






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






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






24. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






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






27. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






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






31. The Mississippi State Department of Health - responsible for granting licence to operate a child care center






32. 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.






33. Diet needs for proper growth and development






34. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






36. School program in which students volunteer in their community.






37. Growth that occurs over a period of time






38. Order of new movements - which depends on brain and nerve development.






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






40. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Diseases that can be spread to other people