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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. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






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






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






4. Listening - then repeating what was said.






5. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






7. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Used by the teacher to keep track of a variety of children's behavior also known as participation chart.






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






16. Extreme allergic reaction






17. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






18. A map that outlines major concepts and ideas related to a theme.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Through psychosocial development personality goes through eight stages one being trust vs. mistrust






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






28. The way children move through the classroom.






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






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






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






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






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






34. Garments worn by an individual.






35. Are located at secondary or postsecondary institutions - used to train future teachers.






36. Expression of approval.






37. Moving from one activity to another






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






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






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






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






50. An assessment/observation tool used to show mastery of a list of items.