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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






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






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






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






5. Differences among others.






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






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






8. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






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






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






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






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






14. Listening - then repeating what was said.






15. Extreme allergic reaction






16. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






17. Developing from the center outward






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






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






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






21. Child birth to 12 months






22. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






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






25. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






35. The way children move through the classroom.






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






37. How children interact with others and the world around them.






38. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. 'Permission granted by an agency of government to an individual to engage in a given profession or occupation - once an applicant has met qualifications standards.'






48. Recording your opinions rather than facts as to why you believe a behavior is occurring.






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






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