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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Are located at secondary or postsecondary institutions - used to train future teachers.






2. The way children move through the classroom.






3. Words arranged in an order that makes sense - and contains almost all nouns and verbs - usually two word phrases.






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






5. 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






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






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






8. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






10. Developing from head to toe






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Collection of concepts - experiences and materials designed to meet developmental needs for a group of children






19. How a child understands language






20. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






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






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






24. Summary of a persons qualification - skills - and job experiences.






25. A list of characteristics or skills considered normal for children in a certain age group.






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






27. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






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






29. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. Child birth to 12 months






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






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






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






40. Extreme allergic reaction






41. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






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






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






45. A degree earned upon completing at least thirty hours beyond a Bachelor's degree.






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






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






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






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






50. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.