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






2. Common traits/skills that helps you relate to others.






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






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






5. Guarantees a child's records may only be released to parent or guardian






6. A natural talent or potential for learning a skill.






7. Child birth to 12 months






8. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






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






11. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






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






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






16. (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 -






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






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






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






27. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






28. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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






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






31. Developing from head to toe






32. A worker with an education beyond high school that is trained for a certain field of work.






33. A person that provides care in the childs home and may receive food and housing in addition to wages






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






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






36. Moving from one activity to another






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. A child's apprehension associated with separation from a parent or other caregiver






49. 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.






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