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






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






3. Developed the psychoanalytical theory. Anecdotal records - rating scales - checklist






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






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






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






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






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






9. Listening - then repeating what was said.






10. Communication of one's ideas - desires - or intentions to others - usually through speech - printed words or signing






11. Differences among others.






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






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






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






15. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






16. A tool used to determine what the children know before instruction begins






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






27. Wasting time or moving slowly for example a child eating very slowly.






28. Workers who are self-employed or own their own business.






29. (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 -






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






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






32. The way children move through the classroom.






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






34. Child birth to 12 months






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






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






37. Developing from head to toe






38. Garments worn by an individual.






39. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






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






42. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






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






45. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






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






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






49. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






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