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






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






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






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






5. Moving from one activity to another






6. How children develop skills such as concentration - and the ability to learn - understand - recognize and reason.






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






8. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






10. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






11. A job in which a person works for little or no pay while gaining work experience and receiving supervision.






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






13. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






15. The evaluation of a program that has been evaluated by an external body to meet certain standards of quality.






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






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






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






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






20. (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 -






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






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






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






24. Common traits/skills that helps you relate to others.






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






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






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






28. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






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






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






32. Type of abuse that may involve inappropriate or unwanted touches - or sexual contact






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






38. When someone demonstrates how to appropriately complete a task - action or behavior.






39. Garments worn by an individual.






40. Used by the teacher to keep track of a variety of children's behaviors also known as frequency chart.






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






42. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






44. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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