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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. (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 -






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






3. 'The first stage of Piaget's theory lasts from birth to age two and is centered on the infant primarily learning through the senses.'






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






5. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






7. Understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen - heard - or touched






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






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






10. A position for beginners in a field. It requires limited education and training.






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






12. Cravings for nonfood items such as paper - soap - rags and toys






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






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






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






16. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






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






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






27. Extreme allergic reaction






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






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






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






31. Garments worn by an individual.






32. Growth that occurs over a period of time






33. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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






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






36. 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.






37. An oath or set of moral principles - determined by a professional organization for its members.






38. The way children move through the classroom.






39. To suggest - remind or assist.






40. How information moves from one neuron to another






41. Moving from one activity to another






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






43. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






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






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






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






49. An experience planned by the teacher with a specific goal in mind.






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