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






2. 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






3. 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.






4. Guarantees a child's records may only be released to parent or guardian






5. Differences among others.






6. '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.'






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






8. Communication of one's ideas - desires - or intentions to others - usually through speech - printed words or signing






9. A person who is willing to learn new information and acquire new skills throughout his or her life.






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






11. Garments worn by an individual.






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






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






14. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. The manner of thinking - behaving - or reacting characteristic of a specific person






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Listening - then repeating what was said.






33. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






34. Child care programs formed by parents - so they can have more control over the learning environment - the teacher may experience a lack of control






35. How a child understands language






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






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






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






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






40. 'argued that when a childs actions have positive results - they will be repeated - continued negative results may end unwanted behavior'






41. Developing from head to toe






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






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






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






45. Any individual - designated by the operator - who has met minimum state requirements and who has on-site responsibility for the operation of a childcare facility. This person may or may not be the operator






46. Developing from the center outward






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






48. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






50. Is the action involving the small muscles of the hands - as in handwriting - stringing beads - cutting or Legos.