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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






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






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






5. Public and private elementary schools enrolled children in half day or full day programs to prepare children for elementary school






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






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






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






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






11. 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






12. An assessment/observation tool used to determine a childs level of performance.






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






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






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






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






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






18. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






20. Mississippi Early Childhood Association: is the largest state organization for early childhood professionals.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Moving from one activity to another






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. The way children move through the classroom.






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






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






39. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






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






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






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






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






45. (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;






46. 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






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






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






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






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