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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A type of observation centering on a specific event in form of written notes






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






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






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






5. Issued when all conditions and requirements for licensure have been met. The licensure period may not last more than a year.






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






7. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






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






10. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






12. Before or after school care for children ages five-to-ten-year-old children






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. School program in which students volunteer in their community.






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






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






18. (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;






19. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






21. Diet needs for proper growth and development






22. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






23. A license issued at the licensing agencies discretion where violations may endanger the health or safety of the children - but only when such violations may be corrected within a specified period. Period of time may be no longer than six months.






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






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






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






27. (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 -






28. Public and private elementary schools enrolled children in half day or full day programs to prepare children for elementary school






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






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






31. A learning experience that is spur of the moment - could be teachable moments -unplanned events.






32. Observing someone in his or her job.






33. Developing from head to toe






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






35. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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






37. Garments worn by an individual.






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






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






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






41. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






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






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






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






46. National Association for the Education of Young Children is the professional organization for early childhood education and child care in the United States.






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






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






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






50. Actions used by an adult to help children develop self control